Difference between revisions of "University of Saskatchewan Veterinary Medicine"

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Contacts

Website: http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/
Phone: 306-966-7103

Program Information

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• 4 years in length
  • first two years focus on basic and applied science core courses
  • clinical experience during their final years
• 300 applications every year for up to 77 students accepted
• Preference given to 4 Western Provinces and Northern Territories (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern territories)
• Admissions Brochure

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Admission Requirements

Course and Degree Requirements

• Degree: at least two years of university. However, neither the number of years of pre-professional study nor the degree(s) held are factors in selecting students
• Required Courses
  • English (6 credits)
  • Chemistry (6 credits)
  • Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
  • Biochemistry (6 credits)
  • Physics (6 credits)
  • Mathematics or Statistics (6 credits)
  • Biology (6 credits)
  • Genetics (3 credits)
  • Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
  • Electives (15 credits)

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GPA

• Average accepted GPA over the years: 78% to 86%, 3.7-3.9
• All university work undertaken is considered when evaluating student performance
• The courseload of the applicant is a consideration (prefer students with a full courseload)

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Animal and Veterinary Experience

• any application will be strengthened if the applicant can demonstrate good knowledge of the veterinary profession accompanied by first-hand experience
• significant animal experience goes beyond having a pet. It could include responsibility for the care and husbandry of a food-animal unit

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Required Documents

• Two official transcripts of their university records
  • One set of transcripts at the application date, another at the end when the spring marks are available
• Three referees – one referee must be veterinarian
• A completed application form obtained from the Admissions Office

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Timeline

• January 3 – Deadline for the Application plus Supporting Documents
• April – Interviews will be done after all the results of the Spring examinations are received
• July 1 – Final selections are made

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Tuition 2010-2011

• Yearly Tuition: $7020.00

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