Lethbridge Polytechnic is accepting applications for a new pre-veterinary medicine diploma launching in fall 2026.
The two-year science program prepares students for advanced studies in veterinary medicine through coursework in animal genetics, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology and nutrition, with hands-on lab experience throughout.
Transfer pathway to U of C veterinary medicine
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A transfer agreement with the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine allows students who complete a 10-course requirement to apply directly to the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program.
Career pathways for pre-vet grads
Graduates also have several other pathways:
- Continue into Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences post-diploma degree
- Pursue the MCAT for medical school admission
- Enter the workforce as a laboratory assistant, animal researcher, livestock technician or animal nutrition consultant
- Rural vet clinics in Alberta are also offering paid summer placements through a new SCAP-funded grant program
Apply for fall 2026
For more information or to apply, visit lethpolytech.ca/pre-vet. Prospective students can also attend Lethbridge Polytechnic’s Winter Open House on Sunday, March 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
