Program description
Since its inception in 1906, the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has been a leader in the agri-food industry in Manitoba. The standard of excellence it has attained in its teaching and research programs is recognized across Canada and around the world.
The Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences has earned a reputation for its high-calibre teaching programs and its friendly helpful staff. Students benefit not only from the expertise of staff in the Faculty, but also from the close proximity of other faculties on campus, federal research facilities, and a vibrant Winnipeg-based agricultural community.
Program options
Degree options Program options Other options Interesting courses and unique opportunities
B.Sc. Bachelor of Science – 4 years
Agribusiness
Agroecology
Agronomy
Animal Systems
Entomology
Food Science
Plant Biotechnology
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Soil Science
Diploma in Agriculture - 2 years
Interesting courses
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World of Bugs
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Frozen Dairy Products
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Companion Animal Nutrition and Management
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Economics of World Food Issues and Policies
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Introduction to Environmental Economics
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Urban Agriculture
Co-op programs
The Cooperative Education option integrates the student’s academic study with practical work experience in industry, government and the farming profession. To obtain the co-op designation, students must complete three 4-month work terms. Two of these can be during the summer. This program option will extend your degree time by one semester (slightly longer if a student takes more work terms in winter).
Exchange and Travel Opportunities
Exchange opportunities exist for agriculture students to study abroad in countries such as Sweden, Mexico, France, the U.S., China and India.
Professional opportunities
- Plant biotechnologist
- Food inspector
- Animal nutritionist
- Farm journalist
- Sales and marketing representative
Admission requirements & prerequisites
Direct entry option
- Manitoba high school graduation with five full credits at the Grade 12 level, in courses designated S, G, or U.
- A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
- English 40S
- Pre-Calculus Math 40S or Applied Math 40S
- Chemistry 40S, Physics 40S, Biology 40S, or Computer Science 40S
This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.
Advanced entry option 24 credit hours in U1 (or approved Bachelors program) This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page. High school prerequisites High school prerequisites: Program specific. Please review the high school prerequisites on each program page. Many programs will require or recommend specific high school courses over and above their admission requirements. These high school prerequisites are not always required to enter the program, but they must be completed to enrol in certain university courses within it. If a student does not have a particular prerequisite when they enter the program, they may complete an equivalent upgrading course at university that will satisfy the prerequisite requirement. More details on admission requirements, application dates and how to apply is available on the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences apply for admission page.
Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Graduate Studies
