Animal Biosciences (ABSc) is a research oriented department with dynamic hands on educational programs for both undergraduates and graduate students. Research and teaching programs in ABSc revolve around the basic sciences relevant to animal development and wellbeing. Our department receives $6-7million in research funding each year which is used in part to support around 130 graduate students at any one time enrolled in MSc and PhD programs. Our graduate student population represents over 20 different countries which reflect our many international connections and collaborations.
Research Fields
Animal Breeding and Genetics
Animal Nutrition
Animal Physiology
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Career Opportunities:
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
Esperado Enero 2024
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East,
Guelph,
Ontario (ON),
N1G 2W1, Canada
Students must have
An honours bachelor’s degree in the sciences (or equivalent)
A minimum 73% (“B”) average in a Master’s of Science program
Eligible students may also transfer direct from an MSc degree
English Language Proficiency
Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) - 85
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89
