Offered by Lethbridge Polytechnic in Lethbridge, Canada, Diploma in Pre-Veterinary Medicine is a diploma in Veterinary Medicine programme. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition is CAD 7,749 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Veterinary Medicine
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 7,749 / year
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
The Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma provides a foundation in animal health and welfare, with coursework in animal science, physiology, nutrition, and beef production. Students learn through a mix of lectures, labs, field trips, tours and work-integrated learning placements, gaining hands-on exposure to livestock and animal care. The two-year diploma is intended for students planning further study in veterinary-related fields or entry-level roles in animal health, agriculture and livestock production. All instruction, including lectures, labs and hands-on training, takes place face-to-face on Lethbridge Polytechnic's main campus, with a September intake each year. The programme is currently not open to international students, with admission limited to domestic applicants who meet the stated academic prerequisites in math, biology and chemistry.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must meet Lethbridge Polytechnic's general admission requirements and have completed Math 30-1 or 30-2 or equivalent, Biology 30 or equivalent, and Chemistry 30 or equivalent.
