PhD in Veterinary Pathology

About this programme

Planned outage: Beginning Nov. 1, you will not be able to access the USask admission application and event registration system for up to six days. Learn more . Advance your scientific career through graduate research in veterinary pathology. The M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs provide rigorous, research-focused training in anatomic and clinical pathology, supported by expert faculty and diverse investigative opportunities. Whether you aim to build foundational research skills or pursue advanced scholarly work in disease mechanisms, these programs prepare you to contribute new knowledge to animal health and biomedical science. Join a community of emerging scientists dedicated to understanding, investigating, and advancing knowledge in animal disease, health, and pathology. Graduate students in Veterinary Pathology work within a highly collaborative department that integrates foundational science, laboratory investigation, and comparative pathology. Research spans domestic animals, wildlife, and specialized species, allowing students to investigate disease mechanisms, host responses, and population-level health challenges. You will learn to apply scientific inquiry, develop advanced laboratory skills, and contribute new knowledge through supervised, thesis- or project-based research. Students benefit from close mentorship, diverse research models, and access to diagnostic laboratories, advanced imaging, necropsy facilities, and collaborative research groups across USask. The department offers several graduate pathways tailored to different career goals. The project-based M.Sc.