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Animal Science Programs

The care of animals is a multidisciplinary field, in which professionals often require an understanding of animal genetics, nutrition, physiology, behaviour and welfare. OAC offers diploma, undergraduate and graduate degrees in the field of animal science that prepare students to work in various sectors of the animal industry,  from animal research to animal production, as well as opportunities in management and health. 

Associate Diploma Programs

  • Associate Diploma in Equine Care and Management [1] (Ridgetown & REACH Huron)
  • Veterinary Technology Alternative Delivery [2] (Ridgetown)
  • Veterinary Technology Conventional Delivery [2] (Ridgetown)

Undergraduate Programs

  • Animal Biology [3] - Bachelor of Science - B.Sc.
  • Animal Science [4] - Bachelor of Science in Agriculture - B.Sc. (Agr.)
  • Equine Management [5] - Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management - BBRM

Graduate Programs

  • Animal Biosciences - M.Sc. [6]
  • Animal Biosciences - PhD [7]
  • Neuroscience - M.Sc.* [8]
  • Neuroscience - PhD* [9]
  • Toxicology - M.Sc.* [10]
  • Toxicology - PhD* [11]

*Collaborative interdepartmental programs within the University of Guelph.

What Students are Saying

"I visited the campus when I was in Grade 9 and instantly felt it was perfect. I found it absolutely beautiful and both the campus and the city felt like a great fit for me. Also, U of G is the only university in Ontario that offers an agriculture program." -Natalia Savor, animal science student

Reasons to Choose U of G

Find your
people.

U of G has a range of clubs perfect for every animal and horse lover, like the Equestrian Club, which welcomes students of all skill levels.

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Learn beyond the classroom.

Experiential learning opportunities are at the core of U of G and OAC. You'll take what you’ve learned in class and apply it to real life experiences!

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Access funding support. 

OAC offers a range of scholarships, bursaries, awards and travel grants. In 2020, 687 student awards were given out totaling over $1.5 million!

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About

The Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) of the University of Guelph is internationally renowned for its research, teaching and knowledge extension. Our community has a strong sense of shared purpose: To Improve Life by inspiring leaders, generating knowledge and creating innovative solutions for food, agriculture, communities and the environment.

Land Acknowledgement.

Ontario Agricultural College
University of Guelph
50 Stone Road East
Guelph, Ontario, Canada, N1G 2W1
519-824-4120

Academic Units

  • Department of Animal Biosciences
  • Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics
  • Department of Food Science
  • School of Environmental Design and Rural Development
  • School of Environmental Sciences
  • Department of Plant Agriculture

Campuses

  • Guelph
  • Ridgetown

Centres and Institutes

  • The Arboretum
  • Aquaculture Centre
  • Bioproducts Discovery and Development Centre
  • Campbell Centre for the Study of Animal Welfare
  • Canadian Research Institute for Food Safety
  • Centre for Agricultural Renewable Energy and Sustainability
  • Centre for Genetic Improvement of Livestock
  • Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility
  • Dairy at Guelph
  • Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation
  • Guelph Centre for Urban Organic Farming
  • Guelph Turfgrass Institute
  • Honey Bee Research Centre
  • Institute for the Advanced Study of Food and Agricultural Policy

Source URL: https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/academics/animal-science

Links
[1] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/future-students/equine-care-and-management
[2] https://www.ridgetownc.com/future/dvt/
[3] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/future-students/animal-biology
[4] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/future-students/animal-science
[5] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/future-students/equine-management
[6] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/academics/animal-poultry-science-msc
[7] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/future-students/animal-poultry-science
[8] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/academics/neuroscience-msc
[9] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/academics/neuroscience-phd
[10] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/academics/toxicology-msc
[11] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/future-students/toxicology-phd
[12] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/current-students/student-organizations-events
[13] https://www.uoguelph.ca/experientiallearning/
[14] https://www.uoguelph.ca/oac/future-students/awards-scholarships