The pre-veterinary studies meets the application requirements for the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan. Each year the WVCM reserves 15 positions for qualified students from Manitoba. Students can pursue a 4-year Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) in Animal Systems following these 2-year studies.
Pre-Veterinary Studies is a two-year program designed to meet the admission requirements for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
After two years in the Pre-Veterinary Studies program, students can apply to the WCVM or they can continue their studies to complete a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) – Animal Systems degree.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected October 2025
Start date
January 2025
University of Manitoba
Fort Garry Campus,
WINNIPEG,
Manitoba (MB),
R3T 2N2, Canada
Direct Entry: applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. Direct entry applicants require the following:
Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S,G, or U
A minimum average of 70 per cent over the following courses, with no less than 60 per cent in each course:
English 40S
Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
Two academic 40S courses
Advanced Entry: Advanced entry is for applicants who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program): Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator: Minimum score required: 6.5 overall; Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing); and IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre: Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Minimum score required: Minimum overall score of 86, and Minimum component scores: 20 in Reading, 20 in Writing, 20 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking
CAE: C1 Advanced: Minimum score required: 180
CAE: C2 Proficiency: Minimum score required: 180
PTE: Minimum score required: 58
Duolingo English Test: Minimum overall score of 120, and Minimum component scores: 105 (Literacy, Comprehension, Production, Conversation)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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