Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Dalhousie University

Canada, Halifax

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Dalhousie University

Canada , Halifax

Key Facts

Program Level

Foundation

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Truro and Bible Hill

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 29,157 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

About

Why choose this program?

The Pre-Veterinary Medicine Studies program equips students with all the necessary courses to apply to any Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program in Canada.

With hands-on experience in animal care, including sheep, dairy cattle, and aquaculture species, students also fit from active participation in the Pre-Vet club. The program’s flexible course offerings and advising support help students meet the specific requirements for veterinary schools, ensuring a strong foundation for future DVM applications.

Discover what your career could look like with this undergraduate degree

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Minimum admission requirements

To be considered for admission to this program, you must meet minimum academic criteria:

Completion of secondary school (Grade 12)
Achievement of the minimum average for your program of choice.
Completion of Grade 12 English (or equivalent course).

Admission to many Dalhousie programs is competitive. This means that meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

View specific courses that fulfill admissions requirements

Program-specific admission requirements

Minimum overall average: 75% 
Academic English 12 
Pre-calculus Math 12*

Three additional academic subjects

*If you don't have the appropriate pre-calculus math class, but are otherwise qualified, you may be admitted on the condition that you complete a Grade 12 pre-calculus equivalent upgrading course before you arrive at Dalhousie.

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English Program Requirements

English language testing

Test: International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Minimum score: Overall: 6.5, Bands: 6.0

Submit a copy of the IELTS Test Form Report via email after you have submitted your application to [email protected] for verification.

Test: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or TOEFL at Home (online)

Minimum score: Overall: 90, Bands: 20

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from the tester directly.

Test: Duolingo English Test

Minimum score: Overall: 120

Request the results be sent to Dalhousie University from Duolingo directly.

Test: Academic

Minimum score: Overall: 61, Communicative skills scores: 50

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Career

Careers

This program prepares you for a future in industries such as animal nutrition, animal care and keeping, zookeeping, aquaculture management, and animal training.