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The two-year Pre-Veterinary pathway is designed to meet the admission requirements for the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM).
Expected duration: 2-4 years
Upon completion of the Pre-Veterinary pathway, eligible students can apply to WCVM. By pursuing a parallel degree program, such as Animal Systems, students can maximize their time within Pre-Vet and continue their studies to complete a degree program offered through the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences while continuing to apply to WCVM.
Academic advising and recommended progressions offered through the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.
Sample course offerings
- AGRI 2030: Technical Communications (3 credit hours)
- AGRI 2400: Experimental Methods in Agricultural and Food Sciences (3 credit hours)
- BIOL 1020: Biology 1: Principles and Themes (3 credit hours)
- CHEM 1120: Introduction to Chemical Techniques (3 credit hours)
- CHEM 2730/MBIO 2730: Elements of Biochemistry 1 (3 credit hours)
- INDG 1220: Indigenous Peoples in Canada, Part 1 (3 credit hours)
- MBIO 1010: Microbiology 1 (3 credit hours)
- PLNT 2520/BIOL 2500: Genetics (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the Faculty.
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.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct or advanced entry into the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, you can apply for admission to University 1, the Faculty of Arts, or another program with direct entry.
How to apply
Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the Start or continue your application button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents.
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University of Manitoba
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Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
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University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
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Phone: 204-474-8808
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Room 160 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada