| The MSc degree of the University of Prince Edward Island requires the demonstration of a reasonable mastery of a concentrated field of study. The latter is attested by the achieving of satisfactory standings in the minimum number of graduate courses required by the respective Faculty, the completion of a research project, and the writing of a thesis based upon the research. There will be considerable interaction and co-operation among the departments/faculties to provide courses and research facilities to meet the needs of individual students and their research projects. The graduate students will register in the Department of Biomedical Sciences and in one of the designated areas of specialization: Animal Behaviour; Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology; Cell and Molecular Biology; Neuroscience; Endocrinology. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 70 to 80 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
The minimum requirement for admission to graduate studies in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent; or a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree, or equivalent, normally of four years' duration, in an honours or majors program or equivalent from a recognized university or college, the applicant having 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. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 600] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 85] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 70] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or CanTEST [min. 5]
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| Application Notes : | IELTS: 7 in writing and speaking; 6.5 in reading and listening; PTE: 66; CAE: CAE A and CPE A & B 185-190 after Jan 1/15; Eiken: 1. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Graduate application form, official transcripts or certified copies in duplicate of the applicant's complete undergraduate and graduate record, and letters of reference from two professors are required. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.
