Supervisors
Learn about faculty available to supervise this degree.
Please note: additional supervisors may be available. Contact the program for more information.
Program overview
Our graduate program is preparing the next generation of international leaders in animal and public health. Students will establish a firm grasp of core competencies in veterinary medical sciences. They will acquire specialized knowledge through the course of their thesis projects, deepening their skills as they embark on careers as highly-trained academics and professionals.
The graduate mission of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is to be a world leader in the training of animal health researchers and postgraduate veterinarians, creating experts who will advance animal and public health, as well as the veterinary profession.
Completing this program
-
Core Courses: Students take courses in professional skills in health science research and biostatistical methods.
-
Seminar: Students will be required to give one public seminar.
-
Additional Courses: Topics may include biology of laboratory animals, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, parasitology and more.
-
Thesis: Students will complete a thesis based off of their own research.
Specializations
- Wildlife Health and Ecology
- Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (see Interdisciplinary Specializations)
Outcomes
Academia; government (regulatory--food safety; water safety); feedlot; zoos; centre for disease control; biotechnology; pharmaceuticals; vaccine development; diagnostic pathology.
A master’s degree in veterinary medicine will give you the pre-requisite for a PhD.
-
Accepting InquiriesAvian viral immunology -
Accepting Inquiries -
Accepting Inquiries -
Accepting InquiriesObesity, Diabetes, Nutrition -
Accepting InquiriesInnate immunity in the gut -
UnavailablePharmacogenetics, Molecular toxicology -
Accepting Inquiries
-
Seeking Students -
UnavailableBiology of male germ line stem cells -
UnavailableProteomics, proteases, systems biology, inflammation, immunity
Admission requirements
GPA
A minimum of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.
Minimum education
A minimum of a baccalaureate degree (or its equivalent, or a BVSc, DVM or MD degree) with course work appropriate for VMS graduate training from a recognized institution.
Work samples
None
Documents
Curriculum Vitae, and a Letter of Understanding signed by the prospective student and supervisor with a statement outlining the supervisor’s commitment to the training of the student, as well as their commitment to fund the student in accordance with the minimum VMS guidelines.
Reference letters
Two
Test scores
None
English language proficiency
An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in one of the following ways:
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL ibt) score of 97.
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 7.0 (minimum of 6.5 in each section).
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 68, or higher (Academic version).
- Canadian Academic English Language test (CAEL) score of 70 (70 in some sections – up to the program, 60 in all other).
- Academic Communication Certificate (ACC) score of A- in one or two courses (up to the program), “B+” on all other courses.
- Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency minimum score of 191.
- Duolingo English Test and obtaining a minimum score of 135* (with no sub-score below 115*). (temporary until Fall 2024 intake).
*Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements
Deadlines
For admission on September 1
Canadians and permanent residents: Jun. 1 application deadline
International: Jun. 1 application deadline
For admission on January 1
Canadians and permanent residents: Nov. 1 application deadline
International: Nov. 1 application deadline
For admission on May 1
Canadians and permanent residents: Mar. 1 application deadline
International: Mar. 1 application deadline
For admission on July 1
Canadians and permanent residents: May 1 application deadline
International: May 1 application deadline
If you're not a Canadian or permanent resident, or if you have international credentials, make sure to learn about international requirements
Learn more about this program
Learn more about UCalgary by taking a virtual tour
Related programs
If you're interested in this program, you might want to explore other UCalgary programs.
Highlights of the Anthropology program
These stories from those involved in the program show what it's like to be involved yourself.
Gentle giants
Vet med researchers are looking at the effects of competing in the Stampede's Heavy Horse Pull
Duelling specialists
UCalgary Teaching Award recipients take a memorable approach to their Clinical Presentation course
Battling parasitic worms in the developing world
John Gilleard is bringing knowledge of parasites in livestock to understand parasites in humans