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Master of Animal Biosciences (MABS) at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

In addition to a core group of faculty members, the Department of Animal Biosciences works closely with professionals from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF), Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC), and other affiliated organizations. The graduate program encompasses the MSc by thesis, the PhD, and the Master of Animal Biosciences (MABS).

Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Students are required to complete 4.0 credits total. Students are strongly encouraged to specialize in one of the fields listed in the restricted electives, taking at least 1.5 credits from one of the fields. Students are also encouraged to take their remaining course from outside of their field to provide some breadth of knowledge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the MABS program requires students to have an Honours Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field from a recognized university. They will also be required to have an average of at least 73% in their final two years of full-time study.

Domestic applicants: CAD 18,500 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,166.67 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 34,191 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $11,397.00 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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