Animal Biosciences (MSc)

Holstein cow, male professor and female student look at camera, standing in aisle of barn

The MSc degree in the Department of Animal Biosciences [1] focuses on animals of significance in food production, with four main areas of research:

Animal Breeding and Genetics (quantitative or molecular)
Animal Nutrition (monogastric or ruminant)
Animal Physiology (environmental and reproductive)
Animal Behaviour and Welfare

The program is designed to give students the skills and knowledge to assume leadership roles within the animal industry or prepare for doctoral studies. More details on this program are available through the department's website. [2]

Potential Faculty Advisors [3]

Two ways to complete your degree:

MSc by coursework and major paper. This option is a one-year program for advanced training in specialized aspects of the animal sciences.
MSc by thesis. This option is a two-year program designed for students interested in advanced research and potentially heading for an academic path.

How to Apply [4]

Student Profiles

Get a glimpse of a typical day for these grad students in the Department of Animal Biosciences. More grad student profiles can be found here [5].

Patrick stands outside. — Patrick Birkl, PhD [6]
Animal Welfare

Rachael Coon [7]
Animal Science

Cara Cargo-Froom stands outside in front of an ivy covered wall. — Cara Cargo-Froom [8]
Animal Nutrition

Meet the Profs

Say hello to the professors of the Department of Animal Biosciences in these 60 second snapshot videos. More faculty videos can be found here. [9]

Head shot of Tina with play button graphic overlaid. — Prof. Tina Widowski [10]
Behaviour, Physiology, Welfare

Head shot of Elijah with play button graphic overlaid. — Prof. Elijah Kiarie [11]
Animal Nutrition, Physiology

Head shot of Angela Canovas with play button graphic overlaid. — Prof. Angela Canovas [12]
Animal Genomics

Find Out More

Here's a compiled list of helpful links about graduate school at the University of Guelph:

MSc - Animal Biosciences Program Brochure [13]
Research Themes in Animal Biosciences [14]
Faculty Profiles & Research Interests [3]
Admission Requirements [15]
Applying to Guelph [4]
Tuition [16]
Scholarships & Funding [17]
FAQs about Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies [18]

Questions

Our OAC Graduate Studies team is here to help! Have you applied to or are you considering this program, but have some questions? Not sure who to ask? Ask us! Our team of program experts will happily answer your questions or direct them to the people who can. Ask your questions here. [19]

Contact Us

Wendy McGratten
Graduate Program Assistant
wmcgratt@uoguelph.ca [20]
519-824-4120, Ext. 56215