|
GRADUATE
PROGRAM
Chair
of Graduate Studies Committee: Dr. Kim
The department
of animal science offers graduate instruction leading to
MSc and PhD degrees. Courses of study and research may
be undertaken in several disciplines related to animal science
including basic sciences. These include genetics (animal breeding),
nutrition (monogastric and ruminant), physiology (digestive,
environmental, reproductive), and basic sciences (immunology,
microbiology, molecular biology). Experimental species include
cattle (beef and dairy), poultry (chickens, turkeys, ducks,
geese), sheep, swine, laboratory animals (mice, rats, rabbits),
and wildlife animals. Some faculty members also have an interest
in human disease processes. Our department has a strong emphasis
on sustainable agricultural systems and the use of mathematical
models to describe these systems.
MSc
Programs
Admission
to these programs normally requires a bachelor of science
in agriculture degree with a major in animal science; however,
students with other degrees (e.g. BSc honours or general
in science) may be accepted. In these latter instances, students -
depending on their academic background - may be required to
complete a pre-master's program or to register for courses
additional to those normally required in the master's program.
A minimum grade point average (G.P.A.) of 3.5 in the last
two full years of undergraduate study are required.
The master's
programs require a minimum of one year of study and research.
There
are two types of master's programs.
| A. |
Coursework
and Thesis Requirements |
| |
A
minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework in addition
to ANSC
7140
A minimum of 6 credit hours at 700/7000 level in the
major subject.
A minimum of 3 credit hours in an ancillary subject.
Thesis and oral examination. |
| B. |
Coursework
and Comprehensive Examination Requirements |
| |
A
minimum of 30 credit hours in coursework in addition
to ANSC
7140.
12-18 credit hours in the major subject at the 700/7000
level.
6-12 credit hours in an ancillary subject(s).
Comprehensive examination. |
PhD
Program
The requirements
for admission to a PhD program are either a MSc. degree
in animal science or equivalent or a BSA degree or equivalent.
In both instances a minimum grade point average of 3.5 is
required. PhD students must take 12 credit hours at the
700/7000 level beyond the MSc (or its equivalent). See the MSc
program requirements listed above. These course requirements
are in addition to ANSC
7390.
NOTE: A grade of at least C+
is required for each course included in MSc or PhD programs.
In addition, a minimum grade point pverage of 3.0 is required
for the total number of courses taken in a program.
More Information about Graduate Courses
To obtain more detailed information about graduate courses, please follow these steps:
- Go to the Class Schedule Term link
- Search by semester (e.g. Fall 2008 or Winter 2009).
- Click "Submit."
- Choose a subject area (Animal Science). Ignore the rest of the search variables.
- Click "Get Courses."
- You will be directed to a detailed summary of the course information. Most graduate courses are near the bottom of the search results page and have course numbers in the 7000 series (e.g. ANSC 7550).
Application
Deadlines for MSc and PhD Programs
Students
may begin their program on either September 1, January 1,
May 1, or July 1. For admission on each of these start dates,
Canadian and American students should send their applications
with complete supporting documentation to the faculty of graduate
studies no less than four (4) months before the intended start
date. International students should send their application
with complete supporting documentation to the faculty of graduate
studies for screening so that the department may receive the
application no less than seven (7) months before the intended
start date.
Note: All applications,
including the application fee, must be mailed to:
Faculty
of Graduate Studies
500
University Centre
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3T 2N2
International
Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (IGSES)
provides funding of $4,000 for international students entering
the first year of study as full time M.Sc. or Ph.D. students
in the Faculty of Graduate Studies with a GPA of greater than
3.5 in the last two years of study. Eligible students who
meet the admissions deadline (7 months prior to intended start
date) are assessed automatically during the admissions process.
TOEFL
Applicants from outside of Canada whose primary language is
not English should consult the faculty
of graduate studies regarding requirements for the
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam. Information
about language tests (TOEFL) can be obtained from: http://www.toefl.org.
Links and Downloads
Download an application
form for admission to graduate studies. The application will
not be processed unless it is accompanied by the application
fee.
Download
a University of Manitoba graduate fellowship application form
Faculty of Graduate Studies
Graduate calendar
Opportunities for graduate studies in animal science
Scholarships for animal science graduate students
Current graduate students
Please contact the department of animal science at animal_science@umanitoba.ca to inquire about opportunities.
Return to PROGRAMS page. |
