University of Saskatchewan Veterinary Medicine

Contacts

Website: http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/
Phone: 306-966-7459
"'Email:'" wcvm.admissions@usask.ca

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
• 2017-18 Entry admission statistics: 547 applications with 78 students accepted
• Preference given to 4 Western Provinces and Northern Territories (BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northern territories)

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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 (3 credits)
  • Mathematics or Statistics (6 credits)
  • Biology (6 credits)
  • Genetics (3 credits)
  • Introductory Microbiology (3 credits)
  • Electives (21 credits)

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GPA

• Average accepted GPA 2017-18: 80.5% to 95%
• All university work undertaken is considered when evaluating student performance
• The courseload of the applicant is a consideration (prefer students with a full courseload)

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

Required Documents

• Official transcripts sent at time of application sent to WCVM Admissions Office
• Two references
  • One reference must be veterinarian
  • One reference with animal related or agricultural background
• The application must be completed online [1]

Timeline

• December 1 – Deadline for the Application plus Supporting Documents
• January 31 - Transcripts for fall due
• Feb 15 - Reference forms due
• May 15 - Unofficial transcripts emailed for spring
• May 31 - Official transcript spring term due
• Late April - Early June - Interviews take place
• Mid June - Admission decisions released

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Tuition 2012-2013

• Yearly Tuition: $9,761

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