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Veterinary Medical Sciences

University of Calgary
Information last verified July 2026
Degree PhD / Doctorate
Deadline Topics may include biology of laboratory animals, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, parasitology and more.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways.
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

Veterinary Medical Sciences is a PhD / Doctorate programme at University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Taught in English.

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Academia; government (regulatory--food safety; water safety); feedlot; zoos; centre for disease control; biotechnology; pharmaceuticals; vaccine development; diagnostic pathology. A PhD in Veterinary Medical Sciences is usually considered a final degree for pursuing academic and non-academic careers in the above sectors. Thesis-based program Students are required to prepare a thesis and successfully defend in an open oral defense.

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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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 Master's degree from an accredited institution 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 (ELP) An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar. *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP 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.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

Topics may include biology of laboratory animals, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, parasitology and more.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways.

About University of Calgary

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University of Calgary

Calgary, Canada

public research university located in Calgary, Alberta

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Topics may include biology of laboratory animals, stem cell biology and regenerative medicine, parasitology and more.; Please note: additional supervisors may be available.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways.
  • Start Date September
  • Language English