Veterinary Degrees Online

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, including these required courses:
One English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or ENG4U)

APPLICANT SELECTION

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of previous academic achievement (the average of their six highest senior-level credits, including required courses).

Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements for this program will be assessed and advised individually and may be considered for other, related programs.

PREPARATION FOR APPLICATION

Pre-exposure rabies immunization is highly recommended for those working in the animal care field. Prior to entering the Animal Care Program at Sheridan, you are requested to contact your family doctor to have your immunization completed.

As a candidate seeking a career in animal care you will find a strong background in the sciences and math a definite asset. Because of the unique nature of Sheridan’s program, it is strongly recommended that students acquire experience in the animal care field prior to admission.

Introduction and Objectives

The objective of the programme is to provide enhanced training in research and application of the life sciences with emphasis on molecular biology and biotechnology, and produce graduates who will contribute on economic growth and welfare development through research, teaching and production of ruminant and non ruminant animals in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Admission requirements

Eligible applicants must be holders of Master of Philosophy degree in Agricultural Veterinary, Medical biological sciences, applied or pure sciences (zoological major) of Moi University or equivalent qualification from any recognized university.
Course Structure

Core Courses

YEAR 1

SEMESTER I Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 911 Research Methodology 4
ZOO 916 Cellular and Molecular Biology 3
ZOO 999 Research/Thesis 6

Required Courses Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 914E Biometrics 3
ZOO 803E Biotechnology I 2

Semester II

Code Title Units Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 913 Enterprising Science 3
ZOO 917 Biotechnology II 4
ZOO 918 Animal Nutrition 3
ZOO 925 Special Topics 1
ZOO 999 Research/Thesis 3

Elective Courses Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 804 Biological Techniques 2
ZOO 805 Field Report 1
ZOO 809 Biostatistics 2

YEAR 2 Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 999 Research/Thesis 15

YEAR 3 Course Code Course Title Units
ZOO 999 Research/Thesis 15