Program details
The Animal Science (MSc) program offers courses of study and research in several disciplines including behaviour, genetics, nutrition or physiology of farm animals.
You can choose to take a thesis-based or course-based route.
- Thesis-based route
- Course-based route
Thesis-based route
Expected duration: 2 years
Tuition and fees: One year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The Animal Science (MSc) thesis-based program consists of 12 credit hours of coursework and a thesis requirement.
The coursework is comprised of a minimum of 6 credit hours in the major subject, a minimum of 3 credit hours in an ancillary subject plus ANSC 7140 (3 credit hours). Students must submit an acceptable thesis and pass a thesis oral examination.
Course-based route
Expected duration: 2 years
Tuition and fees: One year tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)
The Animal Science MSc course-based program consists of 33 credit hours of coursework and a comprehensive examination.
The coursework is comprised of a minimum of 12-18 credit hours in the major subject, 6-12 credit hours in an ancillary subject plus ANSC 7140 (3 credit hours). The remaining required credit hours are to be made up of electives determined in consultation with the Advisory Committee. 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
- ANSC 7550: Special Topics in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
- ANSC 7560: Mathematical Modeling of Agricultural Systems
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.