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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Animal Science at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

Research areas in the department include nutrition, physiology, genetics, and management and behaviour of farm and companion animals. Many supporting courses are also available in other departments. Students should contact the department to determine when specific courses are offered.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: a minimum of 6 credit units at the 800-level; dissertation defense; doctoral candidacy assessment; no specified residence requirement; Note: the advisory committee may recommend additional courses.

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Entry requirements

Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline; a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in Master's program)

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.

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

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