The Animal Systems program gives students a strong understanding of small and large animal health, including genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition and reproduction. The program covers both domestic species as well as non-traditional species.
Animal Systems (BSc)
University Rank:#643
Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeCAD 17,330 / per year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
Animal Systems (BSc)
About
Disciplines
Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences
Requirements
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) – Animal Systems degree program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Direct Entry applicants are those who have not attended a post-secondary institution or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college.
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
If you do not meet the requirements for direct or advanced entry into the Bachelor of Science (Animal Systems) program, you can apply for admission to University 1, the Diploma in Agriculture program, or another program.
English Requirements
- PTEMin 58
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 86
English Program Requirements
English language proficiency test options
If your primary language is not English, you must demonstrate your proficiency in the use of the English language by meeting any of the options listed below.
The information in this section applies to students entering most undergraduate programs of study, except for the Faculty of Law and International Dentist Degree Program (IDDP), which have their own acceptable tests and minimum required scores. Please refer to the applicant information bulletin for program specific admission requirements.
If you are applying for admission to a graduate program, please check your program for information on each program’s English language proficiency requirements.
Results for language tests expire two years from the test date and must be valid at the beginning of your admission term. Please confirm the validity of your test results.
Test options
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)
- Minimum score required: Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance)
IELTS (Academic - computer or paper) or IELTS Indicator (International English Language Testing System)
- Minimum score required: 6.5 overall
- Minimum score of 6.0 in each of the four modules (listening, reading, speaking, writing)
- IELTS One Skill Retake results are accepted by the Undergraduate Admissions Office, University of Manitoba
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Assessment) - Online or Test Centre
- Minimum score required: 60
TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Paper Edition or TOEFL iBT Home Edition (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
- For tests taken before January 20, 2026, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 86, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 20 in Reading
- 20 in Writing
- 20 in Listening
- 20 in Speaking
- For tests taken on January 21, 2026 onward, minimum score required:
- Minimum overall score of 4.5, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 4.0 in Reading
- 4.0 in Writing
- 4.0 in Listening
- 4.0 in Speaking
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced
- Minimum score required: 180
Cambridge Assessment English: C2 Proficiency
- Minimum score required: 180
Pearson Test of English
- Minimum score required: 58
- Minimum overall score of 120, and
- Minimum component scores:
- 105 in Literacy
- 105 in Comprehension
- 105 in Production
- 105 in Conversation
* Test not accepted for Faculty of Law or IDDP program
Career
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The Pre-Vet Club helps students who are interested in pursuing a career or learning more about veterinary medicine through presentations by guest speakers from local clinics, zoos, government and industry, as well as students currently attending vet school. The club also assists students in finding volunteer placements in local clinics as well as community groups, and preparing for the application and interview process. Learn more about the Pre-Veterinary Medicine studies option.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
17,330 / per year
Animal Systems (BSc)
University of Manitoba
Canada, Winnipeg