Our graduate programs are designed to provide our students with advanced knowledge and skills in study design, data collection and analysis, problem solving, and communication, in the fields of epidemiology, health management, and theriogenology to address current animal and public health issues often using a One Health approach.
Research Fields
Epidemiology
Public Health
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN:
Epidemiology
Public Health
Infectious Disease Modeling
Health Management of Agricultural and Companion Animals
Biostatistics
Animal Behaviour & Welfare
Clinical Veterinary Communications
Career Opportunities:
Academia
Government agencies involved in agriculture, food safety, and public health
Non-governmental organizations
Consulting firms
Agricultural and pharmaceutical industries
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
January 2025
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East,
Guelph,
Ontario (ON),
N1G 2W1, Canada
Admission to the PhD program is usually granted to holders of an MSc degree who have demonstrated superior performance and aptitude for research. Infrequently, well qualified DVM or honours degree holders may be accepted directly into the PhD program.
English Language Proficiency
Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120
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
Application Deadlines:
International:
Fall - March 1
Winter - June 1
Summer - November 1
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Located an hour outside Toronto, U of G provides a career-focused education combining academic excellence with a unique student experience.