Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience [B.Sc.(An.Biosc.)] at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

The Bachelor of Science in Animal Bioscience is an interdisciplinary study of animal metabolism, genetics, physiology, nutrition, behaviour, care, health, and the social and environmental impacts of animals. It has less emphasis on traditional agribusiness than the B.S.A. Animal Science program and meets pre-veterinary medicine requirements for the D.V.M. program at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Bioresources | Duration: 4 years | Intake: Spring (May), Summer (July), Fall (September) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Year 1 includes AGRC 110, 111 and 113, ANBI 110, BIOL 120 and 224, CHEM 112 and 115. Year 2 includes ANSC 212, ANSC 313, BMSC 200, BMSC 230, CHEM 250 and an English writing requirement; later years include ANBI 375, ANSC 315, VBMS 324 and VBMS 325 plus restricted electives.

Career pathways

Animal pharmaceutical sales and clinical trial testing, environmental impact assessment of animal interactions, laboratory development of DNA tests for animal traits, animal welfare positions, pet care product development and sales, research animal care and management.

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Application information

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 Bioscience 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 (2026-27). Estimated first-year tuition for a full course load; excludes student fees and books. Source

International applicants: CAD 41,964 a year (2026-27). Estimated first-year tuition for a full course load; excludes student fees and books. Source

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.

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-bioscience.php

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