The University of Manitoba PhD in Animal Science offers programs of study and research leading to degrees in behaviour, genetics, nutrition or physiology of farm animals.
The Animal Science (PhD) is a three-year program consisting of coursework and a substantial research component.
Sample course offerings:
ANSC 7550: Special Topics in Animal Behaviour and Welfare
ANSC 7530: Special Topics in Animal Physiology
ANSC 7220: Genetic Principles of Animal Improvement
ANSC 7380: Endocrine Control of Animal Metabolism
ANSC 7400: Quantitative Genetics in Animal Science
ANSC 7440: Protein Nutrition and Metabolism
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January 2025
Main Campus
Winnipeg,
Winnipeg,
Manitoba,
R3T 2N2, Canada
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2026
Main Campus
Winnipeg,
Winnipeg,
Manitoba,
R3T 2N2, Canada
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Animal Science (PhD) program.
Candidates must normally complete an MSc degree before entering the PhD program, however exceptional applicants with an honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent may be permitted to enter PhD study. In both instances a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.
Before submitting a formal application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies, potential graduate students are required to take the following steps:
Choose a current graduate student position or identify a professor who is working in an area of your interest. Contact the professor directly to discuss the possibility of joining our graduate program. Please provide your Curriculum Vitae, copies of your transcripts and a statement of research interests. Your referees may be contacted by the professor.
Once the professor agrees and you have secured two years of stipend funding either from a scholarship or from the professor's research grants, only then should you apply formally through the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Please keep the professor informed, especially regarding possible start dates, visa requirements, or any logistical issues.
Applications submitted without a confirmed supervisor will not be successful.
English language proficiency
IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program) - Pass Level 5/AEPUCE (Academic English Program for University and College Entrance) with a minimum of 65% overall
IELTS (Academic module) (International English Language Testing System) - 6.5 overall
Internet-based TOEFL - Overall score of 86 (Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking - 20)
Pearson Test of English Academic - 61 overall
Cambridge Assessment of English at the C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency level - Minimum score of 180
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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