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Tuesday, April 15, 2008

University of Guelph DVSc or PhD degree in Laboratory


Ontario Veterinary College

University of Guelph

Graduate Programs in Laboratory Animal Science

The Department of Pathobiology offers a DVSc or PhD degree in Laboratory Animal Science, commencing September, 2008.

The core doctorate program includes education and training in laboratory animal medicine and pathology, and graduate research. Applied clinical training will also be conducted in part at nearby research institutions including, McMaster University, the University of Toronto Health Network, and the University of Western Ontario. The program will give candidates broad experience in laboratory animal science in Canada, leading to ACLAM eligibility. The Department is committed to innovation in research and graduate research opportunities include but are not limited to the study of infectious disease and mechanisms of disease resistance in laboratory and domestic species, toxicological pathology, refinement of laboratory animal housing, and laboratory animal anaesthesia and analgesia. The research program is designed to encourage independent thought, emphasizing experimental design and reasoning, data interpretation, and development of strong written and oral communication skills. This is an outstanding opportunity for the right candidate and graduates of this program will have significant career opportunities in laboratory animal medicine and pathology, and the biomedical sciences.
Both programs require a comprehensive examination and a thesis defended successfully prior to graduation. A stipend is award annually upon satisfactory progress. Applicants must possess a DVM or equivalent qualification, be eligible for licensure in veterinary medicine in Ontario, and meet the academic standards for admission to the Faculty of Graduate Studies at the University of Guelph. Selection of the successful applicant is based on a combination of academic criteria, relevant interest and experience, referees’ evaluations, and an assessment of the candidate’s career goals and motivation. Application forms and further information regarding graduate studies at the University of Guelph are available from the Department Web site http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/departments/#path
Deadline for PhD application is June 9, 2008.
Deadline for DVSc application is June 30, 2008.
To apply, candidates need to complete an on-line application accessed via the Apply on Line link at http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?apply. In addition, applicants must submit a current CV and a statement of career goals. Three (3) letters of reference are required for this program. Specific queries about the program may contact:
Dr. Patricia Turner
Department of Pathobiology
University of Guelph
Guelph Ontario N1G 2W1
Tel: (519) 824-4120 ext 54497
Fax: (519) 824-5930
E-mail: pvturner@uoguelph.ca
General queries about graduate studies in the Department of Pathobiology should be directed to Mrs. Donna Kangas, tel: (519) 824-4120 ext. 54725; e-mail dkangas@uoguelph.ca or may be answered by visiting http://www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?future