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2005-2006 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar |
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2005-2006 University of Guelph Undergraduate Calendar |
IV. Admission InformationSpecific Subject Requirements and RecommendationsUniversity of Guelph ProgramsSpecific subject requirements for the following programs offered by the University of Guelph are listed below: Bachelor of Applied Science Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Computing Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Bachelor of Science in Engineering Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences Bachelor of Science in Technology Doctor of Veterinary Medicine While specific subjects are listed under the new OSS Curriculum, it is expected that some applicants will present both OACs and Grade 12U and 12M courses. Students are advised to avoid course content duplication if they will be presenting courses from both the OAC and OSS curriculum. If two courses are presented which are deemed to be equivalent, only one will be used in calculating the admission average (e.g. OAC Calculus and 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus). The Non-Academic component of grade 12U/M co-op courses is not accepted as a contribution to admission requirements. Bachelor of Applied Science--B.A.Sc.Child, Youth and Family; GerontologyNew OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; 1 credit in 12U Mathematics; 1 credit in 12U Biology or 12U Chemistry; 3 additional 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Mathematics; 1 credit in Chemistry or Biology; 3 additional credits. Applied Human NutritionNew OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; 1 credit in 12U Mathematics; 1 credit in 12U Biology; 1 credit in 12U Chemistry; 2 additional 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Mathematics; 1 credit in Chemistry; 1 credit in Biology; 2 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:
Bachelor of Arts--B.A.New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; 5 additional 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements - 1 credit in English I; 5 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences--B.A.S.New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus; 2 Grade 12U credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics; 1 Grade 12U or 12M Arts or Social Science; 1 additional Grade 12U or 12M credit. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra and Geometry; 1 credit from Arts/Social Science; 1 additional credit Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management--B.BRM.OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in OAC English, 5 additional credits. OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; 5 additional 12U or 12M credits.
Bachelor of Commerce--B.Comm.Agricultural Business, Management Economics in Industry and Finance, Marketing ManagementNew OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus; 4 additional 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 4 additional credits. Hotel and Food Administration, Housing and Real Estate Management, Human Resources Management, Public Management, Tourism ManagementNew OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; 1 credit in Grade 12U Mathematics; 4 additional 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Mathematics; 4 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:
Bachelor of Computing--B.Comp.New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus; 4 additional Grade 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 4 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:
Bachelor of Landscape Architecture--B.L.A.New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12U Biology; 1 Grade 12U credit in Mathematics; 1 credit from Grade 12U or 12M Geography, Grade 12 Visual Arts, Grade 12U French, a Level 4 International Language or a Level 3 Classical Language; 2 additional Grade 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Biology; 1 credit in Mathematics; 1 credit from Geography, Visual Arts, French or Français or another language; 2 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:
Bachelor of Science--B.Sc.New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus; 2 Grade 12U credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics; 2 additional 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra and Geometry; 2 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:It is highly recommended that students select one of the two additional credits bearing in mind:
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture--B.Sc. (Agr.)New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12U Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus; 2 Grade 12U credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics; 2 additional 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra and Geometry; 2 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:
Bachelor of Science in Engineering--B.Sc. (Eng.)New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus; Geometry and Discrete Mathematics; 2 Grade 12U credits from Biology, Chemistry or Physics; 1 additional 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 1 credit in Algebra and Geometry; 2 credits from Physics, Chemistry, Biology; 1 additional credit. Recommendations and Notes:
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences--B.Sc. (Env.)New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus; 2 Grade 12U credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics; 2 additional Grade 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 credits from Physics, Chemistry, Biology; 2 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:
Bachelor of Science in Technology--B.Sc. (Tech.)New OSS Curriculum: Grade 12U English; Grade 12 Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus; 2 Grade 12U credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics; 2 additional Grade 12U or 12M credits. OAC Curriculum: Ontario Academic Course Credit Requirements: 1 credit in English I; 1 credit in Calculus; 2 credits from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Algebra and Geometry; 2 additional credits. Recommendations and Notes:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine-D.V.M.The class size in the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) Program is limited to approximately 110 students. Academic RequirementsFor admission to the D.V.M. Program, a minimum of four full-time semesters (10.00 credits), including:
Applicants must complete prerequisite courses while registered on a full-time basis (e.g. University of Guelph 2.50 credits per semester, the equivalent of five half-year courses per semester). *Students entering the D.V.M. Program should be able to operate across discipline boundaries recognizing the relevance of the humanities and the social sciences to their career choice. In selecting these courses from among those acceptable, the prospective veterinary student should consider topics such as ethics, logic, critical thinking, determinants of human behaviour and human social interaction. All courses must be at university level. Applicants should consult the list of acceptable University of Guelph courses and subject areas online at http://www.ovc.uoguelph.ca/Undergrad/potential/admission.shtm. Courses need not be completed in a specialized college or faculty or in a designated Pre-Veterinary program. Students wishing to undertake their preparatory work at the University of Guelph should seek admission to the Bachelor of Science or the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture programs. Students who wish to undertake their preparatory work at another university should select an institution that offers the specific course requirements listed above as part of a degree program and that has rigorous entrance requirements and a reputation for academic quality. Applications will also be considered from persons who have successfully completed a science graduate program and from persons currently enrolled in a science graduate program. For those persons currently enrolled, all the requirements of the program must be successfully completed by August 1st of the year of entry to the D.V.M. Program. Persons who qualify must indicate their desire to be considered in the graduate student cohort. Their application will then be removed from the undergraduate applicant pool and considered separately. Selection for interviews will be made on the basis of academic achievement including grades in acceptable prerequisite subjects (undergraduate and graduate courses), MCAT scores, evaluation of the Background Information Form, two letters of reference from persons assessing the applicant's skills and knowledge of veterinary medicine and two letters of reference for persons familiar with the applicant's performance as a graduate student. Final selection will be based on information and an interview. Normally a maximum of five students may be selected from this cohort each year. Because of limitations in class size, all candidates should have an alternative career objective and course selection should be compatible with this objective. Credit RequirementsStudents contemplating admission to the D.V.M. Program should include 12U English, 12U Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and 12U Advance Functions and Introductory Calculus in their program of studies or it may not be possible to complete the D.V.M. Program admission requirements and courses required for the MCAT during the first two years of university study. Residence RequirementsCanadian citizens or individuals who have Permanent Resident Status of at least one year's duration. In addition, all domestic applicants must satisfy the Ontario residency requirement. 'Resident' in this context is interpreted to mean someone who has resided in Ontario for twelve months, exclusive of time spent in post-secondary institutions. Consideration will be given to a small number of exceptional applicants who are residents of Quebec. International ApplicantsInternational students are admitted to the D.V.M. Program. Applicants may not hold Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status in Canada. Normally, a maximum of five international seats will be available in any one year. The application deadline date for international applicants is December 1st, for September entry to the D.V.M. Program. Selection CriteriaSince the number of applicants who satisfy the specific course requirements exceeds the number of available spaces in the D.V.M. Program, the Admissions Sub-Committee may use the following criteria to determine those who will be admitted. The members of the Sub-Committee endeavour to select those well-qualified applicants who, in their judgment, will be best able to successfully complete the veterinary medicine curriculum and who exhibit potential to become competent, responsible veterinarians dedicated to a lifetime of productive public service and continued learning. Candidates should pay attention to the selection criteria and attributes required for entry into the D.V.M. Program and use this information to guide them in preparation for application. 1. Academic Achievement and AptitudeIn view of the need to efficiently and quickly learn large amounts of factual material and to solve problems, applicants must have demonstrated achievement in the comprehension of scientific material. This will be evaluated by the scrutiny of transcripts of previous academic records and MCAT results. Attention will be paid to both the quality and consistency of grades in the program presented as preparation for admission, particularly for those applicants who have spent more than the minimal time in preparation. Course selections in an applicant's last two full-time semesters will be reviewed for academic coherence. For the purpose of D.V.M. admissions, a full-time semester will include at least 5 half-year courses (2.50 credits] from the acceptable list. It is expected that the level of an applicant's courses will correspond to the semester level (year) of his or her program. An applicant who is not following a prescribed program of study may be required to submit an explanation of his or her course selections. The Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) will be used for selection of domestic applicants. International applicants may submit GRE scores in lieu of MCAT scores. The MCAT may be taken in April or August of each year. The deadline date for receipt of MCAT scores is June 15 of the year of intended admission to the D.V.M. Program. For more information on the MCAT, prospective applicants should contact MCAT Program Office, P.O. Box 4056 Iowa City, Iowa, USA, 52243-4056, telephone (319) 337-1357. A complete description of the MCAT is contained in the MCAT student manual available from the Association of American Medical Colleges, Dept. 66, Washington, D.C. USA, 20055, telephone (202) 828-0416. The manual presents: areas in science and specific skills to be assessed by the test; the mathematical concepts required; general suggestions for preparing for and taking the test; a full-length practice test. Your preparation for the MCAT should begin with a careful reading of the student manual. Note that science topics covered on the test include basic principles and concepts in biology, general chemistry, organic chemistry and physics. 2. Animal and Veterinary ExperienceAs part of the application process, candidates must demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the profession, its dimensions and the industries it serves to permit the candidate to make and defend his or her career choice. This requires the candidate to spend adequate time under the supervision of veterinarians in clinical practice situations (volunteer or paid) in order to gain hands-on experience with a range of animal species. Practice situations include, but are not limited to, large, small, mixed, avian and exotic animal clinics; thus introducing the applicant to food producing, companion, zoo and wildlife animals, or aquaculture. Other work or volunteer experience with veterinarians can include non-practice situations such as industry (e.g. veterinary products, pharaceutical), research and academia (universities), and government (e.g. public health, regulatory affairs). There is an expectation that candidates will be able to demonstrate for each animal or veterinary experience the role of the veterinarian, production and breeding systems, general features of housing and feeding, productivity measures and norms, marketing systems, animal behaviour relevant to restraint, feeding and reproduction, and emerging trends and issues in the industry. 3. Background Information and Referees' AssessmentsSuccessful candidates should have integrity, reliability, maturity and determination. It is important that professionals have excellent communication and leadership skills, and that they have a talent for effectively working with others. To assist in identification of candidates who possess these and other attributes, applicants must complete a Background Information Form, in which they will describe their academic program, work experience and extra-curricular activities. In addition, applicants will be asked to write a short essay about why they wish to study veterinary medicine. Confidential referee reports will be required from three persons qualified to give unbiased, informed, critical assessments of the applicant. There is an expectation that a minimum two of the three references that applicants select will be veterinarians with whom he or she has obtained animal and veterinary experience in the fulfillment of the selection criteria outlined in Section 2. 4. InterviewsApplicants may be invited to an interview. Interviews give candidates an opportunity to display their ability to communicate effectively and give the interviewers an opportunity to assess candidates' attitudes and attributes applicable to veterinary medicine. Applicants should be prepared to elaborate on statements made in the Background Information Form, to discuss their reasons for choosing veterinary medicine as a career, and to describe what they have done to affirm their career choice and to prepare themselves for admission. They should be prepared to discuss issues pertaining to husbandry, care and welfare of a variety of animal species. Applicants may be asked to describe the duties and responsibilities of veterinarians and the scope of veterinary medicine. All interviews are held at the University of Guelph (no exceptions can be made). Additional Attributes Required for Entry into the D.V.M. ProgramApplicants should be aware that a number of attributes are required for admission to the Program. In addition to those already identified above under Selection Criteria (e.g. academic achievement, academic aptitude, integrity) a number of others, some of which relate to certain University of Guelph Learning Objectives, have been identified. These are presented here to assist prospective candidates in preparing themselves for admission. 1. Literacy and NumeracyLiteracy and numeracy are the bases on which all knowledge is founded. The ability to read, write, and calculate are fundamental intellectual tools. Students entering the D.V.M. Program will be able to demonstrate literacy skills at least to the basic level as described under Literacy in the University of Guelph Learning Objectives. They will be able to assimilate and comprehend written language at a basic level, to summarize information in a coherent manner, and use appropriate language in context. Successful applicants must be able to devise a topic or concept for discussion, frame its bounds and communicate its content. Students entering the D.V.M. Program will understand the value and principles of describing situations in numeric terms. They will be able to assimilate and comprehend numeric data and use appropriate tools to manage such information. They must be able to use skills of numeracy to check validity of information, to use and correctly interpret appropriate statistics to describe the distribution of observations in individuals and populations, and be able to perform basic tests of hypotheses (t-test, chi-square and simple regression) and interpret these correctly. 2. Communication SkillsCommunication is the process of interacting with others respectfully and involves an exchange of information, feelings and values. It includes intrapersonal communication (self-understanding, self-evaluation, and reasoning) and interpersonal communication (interaction with others, relationship and self-disclosure). Through interpersonal communication, relationships are started, maintained, or destroyed. Good communication involves an understanding of self-awareness, of self-esteem, of feelings and emotions, the development of listening skills and the willingness to disclose oneself truthfully and freely. Good communication also requires an understanding of principles of language and verbal interaction, principles of non-verbal communication, and of interpersonal communication and relationships (relationship development and deterioration, improvement of interpersonal communication, conflict management, interviewing skills etc.) Students entering the D.V.M. Program will be able to: listen respectfully and comprehend appreciatively; practice the elements of good interpersonal communication successfully; demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively; and communicate effectively by oral, written, and electronic means at the basic level of literacy. Successful applicants will be able to recognize the non-verbal aspects of communication by considering feelings, emotions, and values as elements of communication. 3. JudgmentStudents entering the D.V.M. Program will be able to use knowledge, observational and analytical skills, with due consideration of value systems, to evaluate and implement decisions. They will be able to identify and articulate their personal value system; identify ethics and standards of conduct; and identify the values and assumptions that may be operative in various contexts. They must be able to identify, critically evaluate and accept the implications and consequences of decisions, to re-evaluate decisions based on new information, and deal effectively with uncertainty. They will be able to accept that self-assessment of ethics and standards of conduct is a professional responsibility, and accept that others may have different values and assumptions and respect those differences. 4. On-Going Curiosity (self-initiated learning)Students entering the D.V.M. Program must be able to use self-initiated learning to maintain and enhance depth and breadth of understanding. They must recognize limitations of their knowledge, skills and attitudes, identify sources of ongoing learning opportunities, and demonstrate a commitment to on-going learning and self-evaluation. 5. Forms of InquiryStudents entering the D.V.M. Program will be able to identify and articulate the strengths and weaknesses, similarities and differences of various forms of inquiry (i.e. those used by the physical scientist, the biological scientist, the social scientist and the scholar of the humanities). They will be able to describe and apply the scientific method, and articulate and evaluate personal problem-solving processes. 6. Technical SkillsStudents entering the D.V.M. Program must have observation and motor skills which necessitate the functional use of all senses. Applicants must declare disabilities which might interfere with observation and motor skills and their ability to elicit information by palpation, auscultation, percussion and other diagnostic maneuvers, procedures, or perform general and emergency care of patients. Application ProcedureDomestic applicants currently registered at the University of Guelph must obtain an internal application for transfer or readmission from Admission Services on-line at http://www.uoguelph.ca/liaison/internal.shtml. All other domestic applicants must apply using the Ontario Universities Application Centre by accessing the computerized application service http://compass.ouac.on.ca. International applicants should apply through the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS). For further details see http://aavmc.org/vmcas/vmcas.htm. Alternatively, international applicants can apply using the University of Guelph International Application found at http://www.uoguelph.ca/admissions/download/index.shtml. Application Deadline DatesFor Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada who satisfy the Ontario residency requirement applying to the first year of the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, application forms must be received no later than February 1. Academic transcripts and other supporting documents must be received no later than June 15. The deadline for International applicants using the VMCAS application is October 1. Those applying directly to the University of Guelph must apply by December 1 and supporting documentation must be submitted by February 1. Application LimitationIn total, only four applications for admission to the D.V.M. Program will be considered from an individual. Request for DeferralsRequests for deferral of admission to the D.V.M. program will not be permitted except on approval by the Admissions Committee due to significant medical, psychological or compassionate reasons. Admission with Advanced StandingApplications for admission to advanced semesters will be considered from students who have been enrolled in D.V.M. Programs at other institutions, subject to the availability of places in the D.V.M. Program and the academic standing of the candidate. In no case will admission be considered beyond the fifth semester. When places are available, candidates may be asked to present themselves for interview and may be asked to pass examinations on subject matters in the veterinary curriculum. Applicants are advised that vacancies are rare. The application deadline date for advanced standing applicants is February 1. Rabies ImmunizationA condition of admission to the D.V.M. Program is agreement to a rabies immunization program which includes blood titre evaluation. Exemption from this condition may be granted in exceptional circumstances, but the student concerned must sign a release absolving the University of further liability. Use of AnimalsLive animals may be used for teaching purposes in some courses in the Veterinary Program, and this must be accepted by students admitted to the program. All animals are protected by the Animals for Research Act of Ontario (1980), the Guidelines for the Care and Use of Experimental Animals (Canadian Council on Animal Care), and the Animal Care Policies of the University of Guelph. |
