Program Overview

Program Overview

The Qualification in Veterinary Medicine program is designed for individuals who have obtained a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine from a foreign university that is not accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) or the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA). The program aims to enable these individuals to practice veterinary medicine in Quebec.

Program Details

• Duration: 1.5 years
• Credits: 48
• Language: French
• Campus: Saint-Hyacinthe

Admission Requirements

• Degree: Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine from a foreign university
• Citizenship: Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status
• BNE Exam: Completion of the Basic and Clinical Sciences Examination (BCSE) administered by the National Board of Examiners (BNE)
• CASPer Exam: Passing the CASPer exam
• French Language Proficiency: Meeting the French language proficiency requirements

French Language Proficiency

• Tests: TEF, TCF, DELF, DALF
• Diplomas: Diplomas from French-language universities or colleges
• Courses: Completion of French language courses at the University of Montreal

Program Structure

• Trimester 1: Preparatory trimester
• Trimester 2-3: Clinical year
• Courses:
  • DMV 3416: Communication and Professionalism in Veterinary Medicine
  • DMV 4100: Immersion in Veterinary Management and Entrepreneurship
  • DMV 4136: Qualification Stage in Veterinary Medicine
  • MEV 4017: Anesthesia and Analgesia in Large Animals
  • MEV 4300: Wildlife Health and Biodiversity
  • MEV 4301: Practical Evaluation of Animal Welfare in Animal Production

Career Prospects

• Veterinarian: Prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in animals
• Specializations: Surgery, internal medicine, microbiology, pathology, and more
• Work Settings: Private practice, research institutions, government agencies, and more

Financial Aid

• Scholarships: Available for undergraduate students
• Bursaries: Available for undergraduate students
• Budget Calculator: Tool to estimate tuition fees and living expenses
• Financial Assistance: Available from the University of Montreal and the Quebec government

Conclusion

The Qualification in Veterinary Medicine program at the University of Montreal is designed for individuals who have obtained a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine from a foreign university. The program aims to enable these individuals to practice veterinary medicine in Quebec. The program has a duration of 1.5 years, with 48 credits, and is offered in French at the Saint-Hyacinthe campus. Admission requirements include a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine, Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status, completion of the BNE exam, and passing the CASPer exam. The program structure includes a preparatory trimester and a clinical year, with various courses in veterinary medicine. Career prospects include working as a veterinarian in private practice, research institutions, government agencies, and more. Financial aid is available in the form of scholarships, bursaries, and financial assistance from the University of Montreal and the Quebec government.