SVM Catalogue 2012-2013 - St. George's University

Graduate Degree Programs
School of Medicine
Graduate Degree Programs
Graduate Degree
Programs
Stand-Alone Degrees
• Doctor of Philosphy (PhD)
Anatomical Pathology, Anatomy,
Bacteriology, Clinical Pathology,
Marine Medicine, Parasitology,
Pharmacology, Virology, and Wildlife
Conservation Medicine
• Master of Science (MSc)
Anatomical Pathology; Anatomy;
Animal Product, Processing,
Entrepreneurship, and Food Safety
(APPES); Bacteriology; Clinical
Pathology; Marine Medicine;
Parasitology; Pharmacology; Virology;
and Wildlife Conservation Medicine
Dual Degrees
• DVM/Master of Science (DVM/MSc)
Anatomical Pathology, Anatomy,
Bacteriology, Clinical Pathology,
Marine Medicine, Parasitology,
Pharmacology, Virology, and Wildlife
Conservation Medicine
• DVM/Master of Public Health
(DVM/MPH)
Veterinary Public Health
• DVM/Master of Business Administration
(DVM/MBA)
Multi-Sector Health Management
In addition to our professional program, the School of Veterinary
Medicine at St. George’s University also offers graduate programs
leading to stand-alone MSc degrees and the dual degree DVM/
MSc and in various subject areas. This section defines the rules and
regulations for the stand-alone MSc programs and dual degree
DVM/MSc.
Admission
Admission requirements follow those established by the SGU
Graduate Studies Program (GSP). Candidates interested in the SVM
graduate program must complete the SVM application form and the
Graduate Addendum. Graduates of an accredited university who have
achieved at least a B grade average (GPA 3.0) in a BSc or equivalent
degree program are eligible for registration into the dual degree
DVM/MSc or MSc. Admission to the DVM program must occur prior
to acceptance to the dual degree program. Admission is determined
by the Graduate Affairs Committee (GAC) of the relevant Academic
Program. Final approval is granted by the Dean of Graduate Studies.
MSc Advisor and Supervisory
Committee
A student entering the DVM/MSc or MSc program in the SVM will be
supervised by a Supervisory Committee. The student in consultation
with the relevant chair of department will select an MSc advisor, and all
three will then select the members of the Supervisory Committee. The
Supervisory Committee will be comprised of the student’s MSc advisor
as chair and two additional members, who may be co-opted from
the SVM or other schools within SGU. One member may be selected
from an institution other than SGU. The Supervisory Committee will
be approved by the dean of the GSP. The duties of the Supervisory
Committee and the chair are outlined in the GSP guidelines.
Transfer of Credits
Students who have completed comparable graduate courses (800
level) at other recognized institutions may be allowed to transfer
up to 5 of the 12 course credits (800 level) upon approval by their
Supervisory Committee.
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