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Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) – Animal Systems
Expected duration: 4 years
Students must complete 120 credits hours of degree core, restrictive electives and free elective courses.
The Animal Systems program will provide an integrated and comprehensive study of the factors and processes associated with the science of animal production. The program will be based on a strong foundation in the scientific disciplines underlying growth and reproduction in animals and how they respond to a range of environmental systems and constraints.
Cooperative education program
Animal Systems students have the option to earn credits through the Cooperative Education Program, connecting classroom learning with valuable work experience.
Professional designation eligibility
Agrologists Manitoba (Manitoba Institute of Agrologists)
Graduates of the BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Agribusiness) and BSc (Agroecology) degrees meet the entry to practice education requirement and are eligible to become Professional Agrologists (PAg).
Agrologists are regulated professionals who have highly specialized knowledge about agriculture and food production and natural resource management. They provide decision makers with advice to help feed the world, boost the economy, and protect the environment.
Graduates from the Faculty’s professional programs who are working and practicing agrology in Manitoba require registration with and a licence from Agrologists Manitoba. Students/prospective students should contact Agrologists Manitoba directly for more information on the practice of agrology in Manitoba.
Available minors
See below for a list of available minors in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, as well as link to all available minors offered through the University of Manitoba:
Sample course offerings
- ANSC 2510: Anatomy and Physiology 1: Control Systems (3 credit hours)
- ANSC 2520: Anatomy and Physiology 2: Nutrient Utilization (3 credit hours)
- ANSC 3510: Feeds and Feeding (3 credit hours)
- ANSC 3500: Principles of Animal Genetics (3 credit hours)
- ANSC 3520: Animal Reproduction (3 credit hours)
- ANSC 4410: Grassland Agriculture: Plant, Animal and Environment (3 credit hours)
- ENTM 3160: Veterinary and Wildlife Entomology (3 credit hours)
- ANSC 4510: Domesticated Animal Behaviour (3 credit hours)
- ABIZ 2510: Introduction to Agricultural and Food Marketing (3 credit hours)
- ANSC 4640: Swine Production Systems (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Course outlines are available to view on this page.
See the full Animal System program progression plan on our Degree advising page.
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.
How to apply
Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130
Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the Start or continue your application button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency, and other documents.
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Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences
Room 160 Agriculture Building
66 Dafoe Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada