Diploma [Veterinary Technology] From Douglas College

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Diploma (Veterinary Technology)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

₹11.7 L/Yr

CA$19,101 /Yr

The Diploma in Veterinary Technology at Douglas College is offered as 2 years or 4-term teaching program.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
Students required to successfully complete 64 credits.
This Diploma degree program in Veterinary Technology started in the fall.
The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical aspects of providing small and large animal nursing, assisting veterinarians, and performing laboratory, radiology, and anesthesia procedures.
Graduation from this CVBC, CCAC- and CVMA-accredited program enables Students to write the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE) and thus qualify for registration in Canada and in many parts of the United States as a Registered Veterinary Technologist.
Students will be well versed in many fields of animal health care, animal management, and laboratory procedures.
The student-faculty ratio of the program is 26:1.
Douglas College offers nearly $100,000 in entrance scholarships to new international students each year who have proven to be successful in their previous academic studies.
Students may have job opportunities as a Veterinary Assistant, Laboratory animal caretakers, Animal control workers, work in veterinary clinics/hospitals, etc.
The average salary of the graduate goes up to 42,425 USD.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹1172801 (CAD 19101)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room and Board	₹552600 (CAD 9000)
Health Insurance	₹68400 (CAD 1114)
Books and supply	₹92100 (CAD 1500)
Total Cost	₹713100 (CAD 11614)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete BC secondary school graduation (or the equivalent in another school system).
Students have one course short of BC secondary school graduation.
Government regulations and program policy require students to be a minimum age of 18 years by December 31 of the year of the program start.
Completion of the following courses (or equivalents) by the application deadline (exception for secondary school students):
- Chemistry 11 with a minimum of C+ (Chemistry 12 with a minimum of C+ fulfills this requirement)
- Biology 11 with a minimum of C+ (Biology 12 with a minimum of C+ fulfills this requirement)
- One grade 12 Science course with a minimum of C+ (Chemistry 12, Biology 12, Geology 12, Physics 12)
- Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11 or Pre-calculus 12 with a minimum of C.

Language Requirements:

Students must have strong English skills.
The students whose official language is not English must submit the English Language Proficiency scores like IELTS or TOEFL.
If the student does not meet the language requirements they can take English Language Learning and Acquisition (ELLA) program and complete it and pursue this program.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

83 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

56 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

The Documents required are:

Resume/CV - This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
Two Reference Letter: The two personal admissions reference letters from coaches, PE teachers, or community leaders verifying physical education, sport or work experience, and a character reference.
Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
College Transcripts - The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Students have to submit English Language requirement scores like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Veterinary assistant
Laboratory animal caretaker
Trainer
Veterinary technicians
Animal control worker
Conservation and forest technicians

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 12.4 L/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 9,210/Yr$150	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details