Program Overview

Introduction to the Program

The University of Montreal offers a Certificate of Specialized Internship in Applied Veterinary Sciences, a one-year intensive clinical training program designed for professionals who have already completed an internship or have several years of experience in private practice.

Program Overview

This program allows students to develop their ability to identify and solve medical problems in a given discipline, to locate the information required to identify and solve problems, and to communicate their results orally and in writing. Throughout their journey, students improve their communication skills to better convey their knowledge.

Options

The program offers several options, including:

• Chirurgie des animaux de compagnie (Companion Animal Surgery)
• Chirurgie équine (Equine Surgery)
• Imagerie médicale des animaux de compagnie (Companion Animal Medical Imaging)
• Médecine de population des bovins laitiers (Dairy Cattle Population Medicine)
• Médecine interne équine (Equine Internal Medicine)
• Médecine interventionnelle multi-espčces ŕ dominance animaux de compagnie (Multi-Species Interventional Medicine with a Focus on Companion Animals)
• Ophtalmologie (Ophthalmology)
• Thériogénologie (Theriogenology)
• Urgentologie et soins intensifs des animaux de compagnie (Companion Animal Emergency and Critical Care)
• Urgentologie, soins intensifs et chirurgie (Emergency, Critical Care, and Surgery)

Advantages of Studying at the University of Montreal

The University of Montreal offers a dynamic academic environment, a veterinary hospital with a strong reputation, and a team of renowned professors and researchers. Students also have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of animals and to participate in research projects.

Curriculum and Particularities

The program consists of 45 credits and is offered on a full-time basis. It includes theoretical courses, clinical stages, practical work, clinical teaching sessions, presentation of a seminar, and directed readings adapted to the student's chosen specialty.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

• Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or an equivalent diploma
• Have completed an internship or have equivalent experience in private practice (not required for equine internal medicine and equine surgery options)
• Demonstrate a sufficient knowledge of French, as the program is taught in French
• Demonstrate a good understanding of English (reading comprehension)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the student's status:

• Quebec resident: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)
• Canadian non-Quebec resident: $5,393.20 per trimester (15 credits)
• International student: $11,998.60 per trimester (15 credits)
• French or Belgian francophone student: $2,183.05 per trimester (15 credits)

Financial Support

The University of Montreal offers various forms of financial support, including:

• Integrated funding
• Scholarships for graduate and postdoctoral studies
• Exemption scholarships for international students
• Mobility scholarships for students wishing to study outside of Quebec

Career Prospects

Graduates of the program can pursue careers as veterinarians in private practice, academic institutions, or research organizations. They can also pursue further education and training in a specialized field.