Master Of Science - Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine - Supervisor Required

Academic Requirements

The Master of Science in Veterinary Medicine program at the University of Prince Edward Island has specific academic requirements for admission. To be considered for this program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or a four-year honours or majors baccalaureate or its equivalent.
• For those 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.
• Achieve 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.

It is important to note that securing a supervisor prior to applying to this program is an admission requirement. Students are also expected to be proficient in the use of English, both written and oral, when they begin their studies.

For international students, particularly those from Vietnam and other Asian countries, it is advisable to contact LOA Portal's advisors for any clarification and support regarding specific requirements or processes.

Additionally, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

All 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 course is proposed by the Supervisory Committee and approved by the Graduate Studies and Research Committee.

Language Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Science program at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English language. The following English language examinations are accepted:

• IELTS (Academic):
  • 7 in writing and no band lower than 6.5
• TOEFL Paper-based test:
  • 600 TWE 6
• TOEFL Internet-based test:
  • 5, no band lower than 4.5
• CAEL (including CAEL Online):
  • 70
• PTE:
  • 66
• Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:
  • 185 in writing and no skill lower than 176
• Duolingo:
  • Overall score: 120, Minimum subscores: Literacy 115, Comprehension 115, Conversation 115, Production 115
• Oxford Digital ELLT:
  • Overall 8 with no individual component below 7

Any exam should have been written within the last two years. If not written in the last two years, students should make arrangements to take the test at least three months before the semester opening date.

Please check with our team for more details.

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.