Master of Veterinary Science - Supervisor required

Academic Requirements

To apply for the Master of Veterinary Science program 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 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.
• Applicants 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, transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

The application deadlines for the program are as follows:

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

It is important to secure a supervisor prior to applying to this program, as this is a requirement for admission.

Language Requirements for Graduate Programs

At the University of Prince Edward Island, demonstrating proficiency in the English language is a crucial requirement for all academically admissible applicants, regardless of their country of origin or citizenship status. This requirement ensures that students can successfully engage with the language of instruction, which is English. Proficiency can be demonstrated in one of two ways:

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:

*Applicants meeting this requirement may be offered a conditional admission offer, which requires the prospective student 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 activity.

Prospective students with a conditional offer of admission for English language proficiency conditions must submit their updated test results by the following deadlines:

• Admitted to a Summer Semester Start – April 1
• Admitted to a Fall Semester Start – August 1
• Admitted to a Winter Semester Start – December 1

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.

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.