MSc Animal Science at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Animal Science (MSc) program prepares you for a career that fits your passion, whether it is in the field of behaviour, genetics, nutrition or physiology of farm animals. The program blends basic and applied sciences in animal production technology, preparing graduates to respond to changes in the animal industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Animal Science (MSc) program offers courses of study and research in several disciplines including behaviour, genetics, nutrition or physiology of farm animals. The Animal Science (MSc) thesis-based program consists of 12 credit hours of coursework and a thesis requirement.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To qualify for the Animal Science (MSc) program, you must have a minimum of: A Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree with a major in Animal Science. Students with other degrees (bachelor of science honours or general) may be accepted. In these instances, students may be required to complete a pre-master’s program or to register for courses additional to those normally required in the master’s program. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last two full years of undergraduate study is required. The master programs require a minimum one year of study and research. Before submitting a formal application through the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, potential graduate students are required to take the following steps: Choose a current graduate student position or identify a professor who is working in an area of your interest.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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