SVM Catalogue 2012-2013 - St. George's University
SVM Catalogue 2012-2013 - St. George's University
SVM Catalogue 2012-2013 - St. George's University
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School of Medicine<br />
Academic Partnerships<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Thomas <strong>University</strong><br />
Combined BS/DVM Degree Program<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Thomas <strong>University</strong> in <strong>St</strong>. Paul, Minnesota, has joined with<br />
<strong>St</strong>. George’s <strong>University</strong> offering students an opportunity<br />
to obtain a BS/DVM degree. Qualified students are<br />
able to pursue a career in veterinary medicine at <strong>St</strong>.<br />
George’s <strong>University</strong> following successful completion of the<br />
preveterinary medical program at <strong>St</strong>. Thomas <strong>University</strong>.<br />
Applicants admitted to this combined degree program<br />
are granted a pathway from their undergraduate degree<br />
in biology or health sciences to a Doctor of Veterinary<br />
Medicine program. <strong>St</strong>udents admitted to the pathway<br />
program complete their undergraduate degree at <strong>St</strong>.<br />
Thomas <strong>University</strong> in four years, and upon meeting<br />
established admission criteria progress into the four-year<br />
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program at SGU.<br />
The <strong>University</strong> of <strong>St</strong>. Thomas is a Catholic, comprehensive<br />
university that fosters a tradition of service to the public<br />
and an energetic, thoughtful approach to the challenges<br />
of contemporary life. Located in Minnesota’s vibrant Twin<br />
Cities area, <strong>St</strong>. Thomas offers its students a wide range of<br />
employment opportunities, cultural events and volunteer<br />
activities. They are a campus connected to community to<br />
meet the challenges of today.<br />
Eleni Roulis, Ph.D.<br />
Associate Vice-President of Academic Services and Special<br />
Programs<br />
Office of Academic Affairs<br />
2115 Summit Avenue<br />
<strong>St</strong>. Paul, Minnesota 55105<br />
Aquinas 315<br />
Phone: +! (651) 962-5341<br />
Bob Ryan<br />
Associate Dean of Enrolment Planning<br />
<strong>St</strong>. George’s <strong>University</strong><br />
bobryan@sgu.edu<br />
<strong>University</strong> of the Sciences<br />
Combined BS/DVM Program<br />
<strong>University</strong> of the Sciences (USciences) in Philadelphia, PA,<br />
has joined with <strong>St</strong>. George’s <strong>University</strong> to offer students an<br />
opportunity to obtain a BS/DVM degree. Qualified students<br />
are able to pursue a career in veterinary medicine at <strong>St</strong>.<br />
George’s <strong>University</strong> following successful completion of the<br />
preveterinary medical program at USciences.<br />
The accelerated seven-year BS in Biology/DVM Degree<br />
Program provides an opportunity for selected students to<br />
complete both the bachelor of science (BS) in biology and<br />
doctor of veterinary medicine in seven years.<br />
<strong>St</strong>udents who complete the program will earn a Bachelor of<br />
Science degree from USciences and a Doctor of Veterinary<br />
Medicine degree from <strong>St</strong>. George’s <strong>University</strong> after seven<br />
years of study. <strong>St</strong>udents can apply for the program upon<br />
application for undergraduate admission to USciences or<br />
during their first year of study.<br />
The campus at USciences comprises 22 buildings located<br />
on a 35-acre site in <strong>University</strong> City. The campus is situated<br />
in a vibrant neighborhood that is home to residents, faculty,<br />
and more than 50,000 college students each year.<br />
Lisa Thayer, MEd<br />
Assistant Director of Pre-Health<br />
Professions Programs<br />
Misher College of Arts and Sciences<br />
Phone: + 1 (215) 596-8827<br />
l.thayer@usciences.edu<br />
www.usciences.edu<br />
Bob Ryan<br />
Associate Dean of Enrolment Planning<br />
<strong>St</strong>. George’s <strong>University</strong><br />
bobryan@sgu.edu<br />
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