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    Doctor of Veterinary Medicine/Master of Science Dual Degree

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    Program Overview

    Program

    Systems-based curriculum with an emphasis in clinical instruction and case-based teaching plus clinical training. Clinical research focus that can enhance your experience in animal care.

    Locations

    Years 1-3: Grenada, West Indies

    Year 4: Clinical training at 1 of 30+ affiliated universities in US, UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the Netherlands

    Entry Terms

    August or January

    Next Start Date:
    August 2025

    The DVM/MSc dual-degree program is designed for veterinary medical students with a desire to combine their passion for animal health care with original, thesis-oriented research. With the addition of an MSc graduate degree, you can pursue a specialized career in advanced veterinary medicine research.

    The DVM/MSc dual-degree program goes beyond a veterinary degree to give students the opportunity to conduct active and original bench and field research in nine majors:

    • Anatomy
    • Anatomical Pathology
    • Aquatic Animal Health
    • Bacteriology
    • Clinical Pathology
    • Parasitology
    • Pharmacology
    • Small Animal Clinical Sciences
    • Large Animal Clinical Sciences
    • Virology
    • Wildlife Medicine

    Students in the dual degree program will typically spend one additional term in Grenada to complete all MSc requirements, either by adding a term before entering DVM Term 1 or by splitting a DVM term. 

    The MSc requires completion of 34 graduate credits as prescribed by the program. Under the supervision of an academic advisor and a supervisory committee, students prepare a research project proposal. Once approved, an ongoing research experience is conducted throughout the period of enrollment in the degree program. The program culminates with a final, comprehensive oral examination and thesis defense.

    The selected major determines the research area and graduate coursework requirements for the completion of the program.

    Entry Requirements for North American Applicants

    • A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a GPA of 3.0 and a strong science background
    • GRE tests are not required, but a strong GRE performance enhances an application
    • Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have at least a 3.0 GPA in microbiology courses
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement

    Entry Requirements for British Applicants

    • Applicants in the United Kingdom system must have a first or second class degree.
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have strong scores in microbiology courses
    • Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.

    All Other Models of Education

    • A Bachelor’s Degree, BSc or the equivalent with a strong science background
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Candidates for the Microbiology MSc degree must have strong scores in microbiology courses
    • Prior research experience is a benefit, but not a requirement.
    • If English is not the applicant’s principal language, the official record of a score of at least 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based) or 100 (internet-basedt) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a 7.0 overall score in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

    Academic Outcomes

    Students from across the world come to St. George’s University for a rewarding education with global impact.

    82%

    pass rate on the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) over the last five years1

    Independently Verified By Summit Consulting

    30+

    affiliated universities in six countries offer hands-on clinical training2

    88%

    SGU’s School of Veterinary Medicine graduation rate is 88% for all students who began in academic year 2017.3

    Curriculum

    Students enrolled in a dual degree program will complete the DVM degree requirements simultaneously with the MSc requirements. This requires spending the first two summers of the four-year veterinary medical program in Grenada.

    The MSc requires completion of 34 graduate credits as prescribed by the program. Under the supervision of an academic advisor and a supervisory committee, students prepare a research project proposal. Once approved, an ongoing research experience is conducted throughout the period of enrollment in the degree program. The program culminates with a final comprehensive oral examination and defense of the thesis.

    All students entering the DVM/MSc or MSc program in the SVM must complete a total of 34 graduate course credits. The 34 total credits comprise:

    Thesis work (900 level)

    22 Credits

    Core Courses (800 level)

    6 Credits

    Selective Courses (800 level)

    6 Credits

    The following 6 credits of Core Courses (800 level) must be completed, with 3 coming from the list below, by all MSc students irrespective of their major field:

    The remaining 6 credits of Selective Courses (800 level) are determined by the selected major.  The student’s Supervisory Committee will select the courses in consultation with the student. The requirements of each 800 level course will be clearly defined in the graduate course descriptions. Stand-alone MSc students, who do not have a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree, may be required to take “up-graded DVM courses” (800 level) as determined by their Supervisory Committee More specific requirements for each of the offered MSc majors can be  found in the individual degree outlines.

    Hear from SGU Grads

    “I often tell people that attending SGU SVM is indescribable, you are surrounded by a group of people from all over the world that end up becoming family, all while working together to achieve the same goal. Then you add fantastic faculty and staff who care about their students so much—attending SGU and living in Grenada is so special.”

    Aaron Spacher, DVM ’19
    Rochester, New York

    Aaron Spacher, DVM 2019

    “The transition from being a veterinary student to veterinary professional is challenging for everyone, but the experience of attending SGU and living in Grenada really prepared future professionals like me on how to adapt to change. I think the life experience of living in Grenada was equally as important as the course material learned in veterinary school.”

    Andrew Kushnir, DVM ’19
    Fort Lauderdale, FL

    Andrew Kushnir, DVM 2019

    “Attending SGU was a truly transformative experience that gave me much more than just a veterinary education. I gained invaluable life lessons, formed lifelong friendships, and received a diverse and comprehensive education that has helped me excel in my career. “

    Whitney McCoy, DVM ’23
    Dallas, TX

    Whitney McCoy, DVM 2023

    “SGU does an amazing job at providing its students with unique opportunities you will not find elsewhere. From starting us with early hands-on experience working with local domestic animals large and small, to providing opportunities for us to work with amazing creatures including sea turtles and bats, they really know how to give their students a creative learning environment. ”

    John Macri, DVM ’21
    San Francisco, CA

    John Macri, DVM 2021

    “During my time at SGU, I had the opportunity to engage in exceptional hands-on learning, receive constant support from both faculty and peers, and build meaningful friendships. My journey there was truly transformative, shaping me both personally and professionally, and helping me become the veterinarian I am today. “

    John Nugra, DVM ’24
    New York

    John Nugra, DVM

    “I learned so much at SGU. From a professional perspective, I feel that SGU prepared me to hit the ground running. I had the knowledge and skills to be able to effectively practice veterinary medicine from day one after graduation. All the professors were so supportive, including after graduation.”

    Erin O’Shaughnessy, DVM ’20
    Canada

    Erin O'Shaugnessy

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