Admission Requirements
Master’s Degree
Four year Honours degree, or equivalent
Recognized post-secondary institution
Minimum B- average (last two years of full-time equivalent study)
Doctoral Degree
Completed a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree
Recognized post-secondary institution
Minimum B average in their Master’s program (department may require higher standing)
Demonstrated strong potential for research.
Applicants who hold the DVM degree (or equivalent) and who are applying to the DVSc program must have achieved an overall average standing of at least high second-class honours ('B' standing) in their program.
References
Two academic references
Each referee must submit a Referee Assessment Form on behalf of the applicant.
Additional Admission Requirements
Some departments may have additional or higher admission qualifications. We recommend that you visit the departmental website or contact the department directly for program specific admission requirements.
English Language Proficiency
English Proficiency
If your first language is not English, you will be required to submit the results of a standardized language test. Please see chart below for acceptable tests and required scores.
| Test | Minimum Overal Score |
|---|---|
| Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) | 60 |
| International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) | 6.5 |
| Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) | 85 |
| Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component. | 60 |
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing). | 89 |
| University of Guelph English Language Certificate | Advanced Level |
English as a Second Language tests are considered valid for a period of two years.
Some departments may require higher than University minimum English as a Second Language test scores. Please check with your department of interest for detailed information.
The University of Guelph English as a Second Language Test Code is 0892.
