Overview

Key facts

The Pathobiology program of University of Guelph studies diseases of farm animals, laboratory animals, fish, wildlife, zoo and companion animals, from the molecular level to that of the population.

Research-based MSc (2 years) is offered to non-veterinarians and veterinarians in all fields of study in the department. Veterinary specialty training is offered through DVSc (3 years) and Graduate Diploma (1 year) programs for applicants with a DVM degree.

Research Fields

Comparative Pathology

Immunology

Veterinary Infectious Diseases

Veterinary Pathology

Are you interested in:

Infectious diseases of animals

Immunology

Advancing our understanding of how cancer develops and evolves

Veterinary pathology diagnostics and research

Zoo medicine and wildlife

One health

Career opportunities

Veterinary and biomedical research

Specialty veterinary practice

Diagnostic activities in private and public sector laboratories

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Academic and Professional Skills in Pathobiology

Seminar in Pathobiology

Special Topics in Pathobiology

Applied Avian Pathology

Comparative Veterinary Pathology

Applied Comparative Pathology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants should have at least a ‘B’ average (for MSc applicants). A DVM degree is not required for MSc or PhD programs.

Prior to applying, students should identify a faculty member who is willing to serve as advisor and who will provide funding for the research and a stipend for the student.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13676 CAD / year

≈ 13676 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

4756 CAD / year

≈ 4756 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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