The College is accredited by the Canadian and American Veterinary Medical Associations and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons of the United Kingdom. Currently, in the first year, students investigate normal form and function in courses in anatomy, physiology, neurosciences, animal behaviour and ethics. The second year relates to etiology and mechanisms, therapeutic agents, clinical investigations and population medicine. Third year studies include health management of agricultural and companion animals, surgery, therapeutics and diagnostics. The fourth year is composed of clinical rotations divided into Health Management, Large Animal and Small Animal blocks.
Students choose a number of internal and external electives.
The curriculum is evolving to a new integrated model which will be in place in September, 2000. A maximum of 5 international seats will be available in any one year. Official transcripts of final grades are required by June 15, 2000. Applicants must provide official grading scales from the post-secondary institutions attended. The deadline date for submission of these forms is February 1, 2000.