Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A.) - Animal Science at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

Animal Science is the study of the feeding, breeding and management of domestic animals with a focus on livestock production systems. Areas of emphasis in the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.S.A) in Animal Science program include physiology, genetics, nutrition, feed processing, animal behaviour and welfare, sustainable production systems and management, pasture management, and forage production.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Bioresources | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Career pathways

Students will gain skills that prepare them for careers serving the animal agri-food industry.

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Entry requirements

Students interested in veterinary medicine can complete all required courses for entry into the D.V.M. program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine in the first two years of the Animal Science program. Please see the College of Agriculture & Bioresources website for details. In addition, please see WCVM Admissions for further information on D.V.M. Admissions.

Domestic applicants: CAD 8,670 a year (2026-2027). Indicative first-year tuition estimate for the degree program ('typical student course offering', blended across the tuition categories of classes taken, covering September to April); actual tuition depends on the classes taken. Tuition only; excludes stu Source

International applicants: CAD 41,964 a year (2026-2027). Indicative first-year tuition estimate for the degree program ('typical student course offering', blended across the tuition categories of classes taken, covering September to April); actual tuition depends on the classes taken. Tuition only; excludes stu Source

Nursing (B.S.N.): the College of Nursing offers early and regular admission for the fall term intake.

Juris Doctor: classes begin in September; the application deadline is February 1 for classes beginning in September of the same year.

For most programs, a minimum non-refundable $120 CAD application fee, paid by Visa or Mastercard, is required; applications are made through an admissions account at apply.usask.ca.

Nursing: early admission application deadline December 15, 2026 (documents January 15, 2027); regular admission application deadline April 30, 2027 (documents June 1, 2027). Application fee $120 CAD, waived for current and returning USask students.

Juris Doctor: online applications open October 15; the deadline to apply and submit supporting documentation is February 1. The application fee is $125 CAD.

Doctor of Dental Medicine: the online application is available August 1 to November 15, with documents due by December 1; the application fee is $216 CAD, paid online by Visa or MasterCard.

Doctor of Pharmacy and Nutrition: applications open November 2026 and the application deadline is March 15, 2027 at 11:59 pm CST. The Pharmacy application fee is $150 CAD.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine: the deadline to apply online is December 1.

Doctor of Medicine: the online application period is August to the end of September, and the application deadline is October 1. The application fee is $150 CAD.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.usask.ca/animal-science.php

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