Overview

Key facts

During the Animal Biosciences program of University of Guelph students interested in an MSc can take either a Course Work and Major Research Paper option, or obtain their MSc by writing a thesis. We also offer a PhD program. Our MSc by Coursework and Major Paper program is a oneyear program for specialized training in different aspects of the animal sciences. The MSc by Thesis program is a two-year program designed for students interested in advanced research.

Are you interested in:

Sustainable and ethical animal production, care and use

High quality and value-added animal products

Animal models for human metabolism, nutrition and health

Research Fields

Animal Breeding and Genetics

Animal Nutrition

Animal Physiology

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

Career paths

Over 95% of our graduates go on to relevant positions that rely on the skills they acquired with us

Working for companies that produce diets for pet and agricultural animals

Working on welfare policy for governmental agencies, NGOs or producers

Working for animal breeding companies to enhance farm animal productivity and health

Entering academia and becoming a professor of animal biosciences

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Selection in Animal Breeding

Topics in Animal Genetics and Genomics

Quantitative Genetics and Animal Models

QTL and Markers

Topics in Animal Biotechnology

Topics in Comparative Animal Nutrition

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Animal Science View 10 other Masters in Animal Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

An honours bachelor’s degree in the sciences (or equivalent)

A minimum 73% (“B”) average during the last two years, or equivalent, of undergraduate study

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Tuition Fees

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15578 CAD / year

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5968 CAD / year

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Living costs

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1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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