Animal scientists study the feeding, breeding and management of domestic animals, particularly those of agricultural significance, from herd genetics and high-performance diets to animal vaccines and environmentally sound animal management.

What you will learn

You will examine innovative solutions that meet the challenges posed by a growing world population with changing patterns of diet, a finite amount of farmland and changing climatic conditions. You will also study biotechnology, genetics, computer modelling, nutrition, animal behaviour and welfare, sustainable production systems and management, pasture management, and forage production.

Required high school classes

• Senior Biology
• Senior Chemistry
• Senior Mathematics

Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.

Required grade average

Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

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If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

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