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    Animal Science

    University of Manitoba

    University of Manitoba

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    Canada, Winnipeg

    University RankQS Ranking
    680

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 100 

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 2,874  / term
    Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

    Animal Science

    About

    Program details

    The Animal Science (PhD) is a three-year program consisting of coursework and a substantial research component.

    Doctor of Philosophy (Animal Science)

    Expected duration: 3 years

    Tuition and fees: Two years tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)

    Students admitted directly from MSc:

    Students must complete 6 credit hours of courses at the 7000 level in addition to ANSC 7390: Advanced Animal Science Seminar (3 credit hours).

    Students must pass a candidacy exam, submit an acceptable thesis and pass a thesis oral examination.

    Students admitted directly from Honours Bachelor or transfer from MSc:

    Students must complete 12 credit hours of courses at the 7000 level in addition to ANSC 7390: Advanced Animal Science Seminar (3 credit hours).

    Students must pass a candidacy exam, submit an acceptable thesis and pass a thesis oral examination.

    Sample course offerings:

    • ANSC 7550: Special Topics in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
    • ANSC 7530: Special Topics in Animal Physiology
    • 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

     For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar

    The University of Manitoba PhD in Animal Science offers programs of study and research leading to degrees in behaviour, genetics, nutrition or physiology of farm animals.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Graduate Studies

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    For entrance into the Master's program:

    • Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
    • A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study, where a typical grade is:
    UM Scale Jordanian Scale
    A+ 90-100% (Excellent)
    A 80-89% (Very good)
    B+ 75-79% (Good)
    B 70-74% (Good)
    C+ 65-69% (Acceptable)
    C 60-64% (Acceptable)
    D 50-59% (Poor)
    F 0-49% (Failure)

    For entrance into the PhD program:

    • Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 2,874  / term

    Application Fee

    CAD 100 

    How to Apply

    The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post- secondary education, a list of recommenders and more.

    If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

    Education history

    If you attended a college that is associated with a university, you should list the university in the education history. For example, if you attended Jawahar Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University, you should list Anna University in your education history.

    Making changes to your application

    If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can change your email address by going to your Biographical Data page and selecting the "Change Email" link found under the Email Address section. If you have already submitted your application, go to your Student Portal, select your application, select application overview, scroll to the bottom and select "Change Email Address."

    Once you submit your application, you are no longer able to make changes. If you have made an error on your application, please email [email protected] with your correction(s). Please include your name as it appears on your application and your applicant ID with your request.

    Submit your recommender information

    All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the university by the recommenders. You must formally request recommendations within the online application.

    After you enter your recommender’s name and email on the online application, they must complete the recommendation using our online system. We will not accept or upload paper copies of recommendation letters. Please be aware that helping or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

    The referee process is a confidential process. All letters of recommendations are provided to the University of Manitoba in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with the applicant. Participating in the drafting of your recommendation letter is discouraged. Helping write or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

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    Animal Science

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