Animal bioscience is the study of animal metabolism, genetics, physiology, nutrition, behaviour, care, health and the social and environmental impact of domestic animals.
Bachlor of Animal Bioscience
Bachlor of Animal Bioscience
About
What you will learn
You will examine agriculture issues of environmental quality, food safety, management of biotechnology and globalization from a business context. You will study a supply chain perspective of science, technology, production practice, product handling, product marketing systems and uses for Saskatchewan-produced grain.
You will also learn about natural resource use from the management and policy perspective; problems affecting Western Canadian agriculture; and farm and agricultural business operations management.
Disciplines
Agriculture and Bioresources
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Requirements
Admission requirements depend on your situation. Tell us about yourself:
English Program Requirements
Career
Graduates will choose from a diverse set of career choices in government, non-government organizations and the private sector including:
- Animal pharmaceutical sales and clinical trial testing
- Environmental impact assessment of wild and domestic animal interactions
- Laboratory testing and development of DNA tests for animal traits related to health and performance
- Animal welfare positions within and outside government, such as the SPCA, cities and rural municipalities
- Product development and sales for the growing pet care industry
- Research animal care and management
The B.Sc. (Animal Bioscience) is a highly useful and marketable background for studies in other areas including veterinary medicine and medicine.
Graduates also have excellent prospects as Masters students at the U of S and at universities across North America and internationally.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 28,301 / yearHow to Apply
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Recruitment, Admissions and Transfer Credit
University of Saskatchewan
105 Administration Place
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A2Canada
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Bachlor of Animal Bioscience
University of Saskatchewan
Canada,
Saskatoon