The Master’s in Veterinary Medicine / Public Health at University of Guelph is a 1 year long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
The University of Guelph is a comprehensive public research university located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It is recognized for its strong programs in agriculture, veterinary medicine, life sciences, environmental sciences, business, and the arts. The university is committed to providing a transformative learning experience and fostering a supportive community for its students. With a focus on research, innovation, and community engagement, the University of Guelph prepares students to address global challenges and contribute to society.
Master’s in Veterinary Medicine / Public Health at University of Guelph
Veterinarians with MPH degrees are increasingly recognized for their involvement in all areas of public health, including epidemiology, environmental health, and infectious disease investigation and control. They are uniquely qualified to understand and respond to emerging zoonotic diseases, to address global food system problems, and to contribute to building resilient and healthy communities. The combined DVM/MPH program will provide future veterinary graduates with formal training in public health in addition to their veterinary medical training, and is intended to support future graduates working in traditional clinical settings as well as those who wish to pursue alternative careers in public or animal health. Show less
Course List Code Title Credits Phase 1 VETM*3070 Veterinary Anatomy 2.00 VETM*3080 Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry 2.00 VETM*3120 Veterinary Histology and General Pathology 0.75 VETM*3210 Art of Veterinary Medicine I 0.50 VETM*3390 Developmental Biology 0.50 VETM*3400 Health Management I 0.75 VETM*3430 Clinical Medicine I 0.25 Phase 2 VETM*3220 Art of Veterinary Medicine II 0.50 VETM*3410 Health Management II 0.75 VETM*3440 Clinical Medicine II 0.50 VETM*3450 Principles of Disease in Veterinary Medicine 2.75 VETM*3460 Theriogenology 0.75 VETM*3470 Anaesthesiology and Pharmacology 0.75 VETM*3510 Principles of Surgery 0.25 Phase 3 VETM*4220 Art of Veterinary Medicine III 0.50 VETM*4420 Clinical Pharmacology 0.25 VETM*4450 Equine Medicine and Surgery 0.50 VETM*4460 Food Animal Medicine and Surgery 1.00 VETM*4470 Medicine and Surgery of Dog and Cat 1.00 VETM*4480 Comparative Medicine 0.75 VETM*4490 Systems Pathology 1.00 VETM*4530 Health Management III 0.50 VETM*4540 Surgical Exercises 1.75 VETM*4870 Clinical Medicine III 0.25 Phase 4 Students entering into the Phase 4 of the DVM Program will select an area of emphasis from the following: Small Animal Stream VETM*4610 Small Animal Stream 7.50 VETM*4900 Veterinary Externship 2.50 Rural Community Practice Stream VETM*4660 Rural Community Practice Stream 7.50 VETM*4900 Veterinary Externship 2.50 Equine Stream VETM*4920 Equine Stream 7.50 VETM*4900 Veterinary Externship 2.50 Food Animal Stream VETM*4710 Food Animal Stream 7.50 VETM*4900 Veterinary Externship 2.50
The University of Guelph, situated in Guelph, Ontario, is known for its strong agricultural and veterinary science programs. However, it also offers a diverse range of academic disciplines across various faculties, including arts, sciences, business, engineering, and social sciences. Guelph is renowned for its commitment to experiential learning and community engagement, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world settings.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied in English at high school or a degree - Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.
Minimum education level: Bachelor's.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Official transcript
Personal statement
English certificate (You can take the English test online)
Guarantor letter
2 Recommendation letters
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
