PhD Animal Science at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The University of Manitoba PhD in Animal Science offers programs of study and research leading to degrees in behaviour, genetics, nutrition or physiology of farm animals.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Animal Science (PhD) is a three-year program consisting of coursework and a substantial research component. Students must complete 6 credit hours of courses at the 7000 level in addition to ANSC 7390: Advanced Animal Science Seminar (3 credit hours).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates must normally complete an MSc degree before entering the PhD program, however exceptional applicants with an honours Bachelor’s degree or equivalent may be permitted to enter PhD study. In both instances a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. 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. Contact the professor directly to discuss the possibility of joining our graduate program. Please provide your Curriculum Vitae, copies of your transcripts and a statement of research interests. Your referees may be contacted by the professor.

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; non-refundable. Deadlines are set per program.

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

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