Master of Science - Faculty of Veterinary Medicine - Supervisor required

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Prince Edward Island, prospective students must meet the following admission criteria:

• The applicant must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or a four-year honours or majors baccalaureate or its equivalent.
• For those applying with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree or Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree, it should be normally of four years’ duration, in an honours or majors program or equivalent from a recognized university or college.
• The applicant must have achieved an average of at least second-class (“B,” i.e., 70% to 79.9%) standing in the work of the last four semesters or the last two undergraduate years.

International students are encouraged to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding their specific Academic Requirements. Additionally, securing a supervisor prior to applying to this program is an admission requirement.

Application deadlines are as follows:

• For Fall intake: July 1
• For Winter intake: November 1
• For Summer intake: April 15

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Students are expected to complete VHM 8010 (Veterinary Biostatistics) unless comparable training has been completed prior to entry into the program or a more appropriate alternative statistics is proposed by the Supervisory Committee and approved by the Graduate Studies and Research Committee.

Language Requirements

At the University of Prince Edward Island, demonstrating proficiency in the English language is a crucial part of the admission process for all graduate programs. All academically admissible applicants, regardless of their country of origin or citizenship status, must provide proof of their English language proficiency before commencing their studies. This can be achieved through one of the following methods:

1. Possession of a degree or its academic equivalent from an institution recognized by the University of Prince Edward Island, where the language of instruction is English. Proof that the instruction for the degree was in English may be required and will be confirmed by the UPEI Registrar’s Office.

2. A satisfactory score on one of the following approved English language examinations:

• IELTS (Academic):
  • 7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5
  • For Nursing, Education, Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Applied Health: 7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening
  • Conditional offer: 6
• TOEFL Paper-based test:
  • 600 TWE 6
  • For Nursing, Education: 600 with minimum TWE 6
  • Conditional offer: 500 TWE-4
• TOEFL Internet-based test:
  • 100 with a minimum of 25 in speaking and writing; 22 in reading and listening
  • For Nursing, Education: 100 with no band lower than 25
  • Conditional offer: 61
• CAEL (including CAEL Online):
  • 70
  • For Nursing, Education: 70
  • Conditional offer: 50
• PTE:
  • 66
  • For Nursing, Education: 66
  • Conditional offer: 50
• Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
  • 185 in writing and no skill lower than 176
  • For Nursing, Education: 185 in writing and speaking; 176 in reading and listening
  • Conditional offer: 154
• GTECCBT:
  • >1250
  • For Nursing, Education: >1250
  • Conditional offer: 1100
• CELBAN for Nursing only:
  • Listening 7.5, Reading 6.5, Writing 7; Speaking 7

Applicants who meet the English language proficiency requirement may be offered a conditional admission offer, which requires them to provide updated English language test results satisfying the minimum unconditional English language proficiency requirements before being permitted to enroll in graduate-level courses or participate in graduate program activities.

It is important to note that any exam should have been written within the last two years. If not, students should arrange to take the test at least three months before the semester opening date.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.