$13,995 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Veterinary Technology
- Dalhousie University offers a Diploma in Veterinary Technology for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- This program is accredited by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
- In this program, students will be prepared to work as a technician with practicing veterinarians, researchers, and other professionals who work with animals in medical or scientific environments.
- Students will take a variety of courses in animal medicine and nursing, clinical exercises and pathology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
- Students will also learn about large animal practice, lab animals, and alternative pet medicine.
- The sample course that students learn in this program are:
- Animal Medicine and Nursing I to IV
- Clinical Exercises I to IV
- Companion Animal Behaviour
- University will provide opportunities for students to learn outside the classroom through an off-campus externship.
- Students can also work in the on-campus animal clinic, where they will learn the skills required to be successful in a companion animal veterinary practice.
- In future studies, students may include completing a Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) or a Bachelor of Science in BioVeterinary Science.
- The department provides many world-class facilities that are unique to the Atlantic region and include state-of-the-art technologies, a functional farm, expansive fields, and an aquaculture centre.
- The average salary goes up to 40,000 USD after completion of the program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $12645 | $12645 | $12645 | $12645 |
| Books and supply | $1350 | $1350 | $1350 | $1350 |
| Total Fees | $13995 | $13995 | $13995 | $13995 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 90 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 61 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete Grade 12 in the following courses with an average of 60% score:
- Academic English 12
- Academic Math 12
- Academic Biology 12
- Academic Chemistry 12
- Students also have to complete one additional academic subject in Grade 12.
- Students have to give a veterinary technology aptitude test for getting admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (CBSE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (CISCE)
- Or, another Senior Secondary School Certificate awarded after standard XII
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.