| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-06-01 | - |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2025-02-01 | - |
Program Overview
The University of Manitoba's MSc in Animal Science provides students with advanced knowledge and skills in animal behavior, genetics, nutrition, and physiology. Students can choose between a thesis-based or course-based route, with the former requiring a thesis and oral examination, while the latter concludes with a comprehensive examination. The program offers a range of courses, including animal science seminar, genetic principles, and protein nutrition, preparing graduates for careers in various sectors of the animal industry.
Program Outline
Outline:
The MSc in Animal Science at the University of Manitoba aims to equip graduates with skills and knowledge applicable to various sectors of the animal industry, including behavior, genetics, nutrition, and physiology of farm animals. Students can opt for either a thesis-based or course-based route.
Thesis-Based Route:
- Duration: 2 years
- Coursework: 12 credit hours of coursework, including a minimum of 6 credit hours in the major subject, 3 credit hours in an ancillary subject, and ANSC 7140 (3 credit hours).
- Thesis: Students must submit an acceptable thesis and pass a thesis oral examination.
Course-Based Route:
- Duration: 2 years
- Coursework: 33 credit hours of coursework, including a minimum of 12-18 credit hours in the major subject, 6-12 credit hours in an ancillary subject, ANSC 7140 (3 credit hours), and additional elective credit hours determined in consultation with the Advisory Committee.
- Comprehensive Examination: The program concludes with a comprehensive examination.
Sample Course Offerings:
- ANSC 7140: Animal Science Seminar
- ANSC 7220: Genetic Principles of Animal Improvement
- ANSC 7380: Endocrine Control of Animal Metabolism
- ANSC 7400: Quantitative Genetics in Animal Science
- ANSC 7440: Protein Nutrition and Metabolism
- ANSC 7480: Mineral and Trace Element Nutrition and Metabolism
- ANSC 7500: Methodology in Agricultural and Food Sciences
- ANSC 7530: Special Topics in Animal Physiology
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.
