Overview

Explore course topics in applied ways in barns and facilities with actual animals. You’ll learn in the various University of Guelph animal housing environments and work with cattle, horses, pigs, and poultry.

From beef science club to poultry club, there are communities and clubs for every animal interest. Join a club to learn more about your favourite animals and meet people who share your interests.

Why Animal Science at University of Guelph?

Modern animal agriculture aims to produce quality products in efficient and humane animal production systems. Through studying animal behaviour, housing and management systems that promote farm animal welfare, you’ll learn how to ensure the sustainability of animal agriculture.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Animal Care and Welfare

Horse Management Science

Animal Nutrition

Animal Reproduction

Animal Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Animal Science View 21 other Bachelors in Animal Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in their home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

37255 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37255 CAD per year during 48 months.
National

8852 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8852 CAD per year during 48 months.

Local: $7,891.52

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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