Note: McGill University does not teach Veterinary Medicine, and cannot provide any additional information on eligibility or application requirements for any given Veterinary School. Candidates must contact these schools directly with any questions they may have. McGill University does not guarantee admission into any Veterinary Medicine program.
Hear directly from former McGill students who were admitted to veterinary medicine programs:
"The Life Sciences (Biological and Agricultural) major with a specialization in Animal Health and Disease provided me with a strong foundation before entering the Faculty of Veterinarian Medicine at the University of Montreal. I had the opportunity to work with dairy cattle at Macdonald Campus Farm, participate in pre-vet clubs, and follow directly relevant courses. At Mac, you are surrounded by students that are interested in a similar subject which makes for an excellent learning environment. When you get into vet school, you will see all the true value of the courses and experiences you gathered while at Mac!"
- Dr. Tiffany Gabriel-Bellantoni, DVM graduate from the Université de Montréal (2016)
"Deciding to study at McGill in the Animal Health and Disease Specialization was one of the best decisions that I have ever made. I received an amazing education and it set me up to attend one of the best veterinary schools in the world. Transitioning from Mac to the University of Edinburgh’s veterinary school, R(D)SVS, seemed daunting, but once I got there, I realized that the in-depth knowledge that I gained at McGill complemented my veterinary program perfectly. The classes that I took at McGill, especially the lab-based and farm-based classes, gave me a strong foundation for veterinary school in both knowledge and practical skills. I feel extremely thankful to the faculty at both McGill and R(D)SVS for helping me to have such a smooth transition and providing me with an exception educational experience."
- Oceanna Schnirman, BVM&S (2023), Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh and B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.), McGill University (2023)
"Completing my bachelor's degree in Life Science with a specialization in Animal Biology at Macdonald campus prepared me extremely well for the rigorous curriculum of a veterinary medicine program. McGill led me to pursue my veterinary education at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine on the Caribbean Island of St. Kitts. The knowledge and experience I acquired from my classes at McGill set well ahead of my peers at vet school and made me feel more confident in classes and labs. I absolutely loved the hands on experience I got from the Macdonald farm as well as shadowing the farm vet that would come weekly. The professors are always there to encourage you and share their experiences since a lot of them are veterinarians as well. In addition to the relevant curriculum, the atmosphere at Mac makes your time there so enjoyable. Being surrounded by like-minded people and the beautiful grounds makes it very hard to leave!"
- Cassandra Zafrani, DVM graduate from Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (2024)
You can learn more about studying veterinary medicine at Canadian universities or universities abroad.