Overview

Program Details

At the Animal Science B.S.A. program at University of Saskatchewan, you will examine innovative solutions that meet the challenges posed by a growing world population with changing patterns of diet, a finite amount of farmland and changing climatic conditions. You will also study biotechnology, genetics, computer modelling, nutrition, animal behaviour and welfare, sustainable production systems and management, pasture management, and forage production.

The rapid expansion of the livestock and animal health industry in Saskatchewan and elsewhere means an increasing need for scientists and professionals who can guide this industry’s development.

Opportunities for Animal Science graduates are wide-ranging.

government positions in policy development or research
nutrition experts and feed formulators for feed manufacturers
feed sales
positions with animal breeding companies
pharmaceutical or nutraceutical sales
animal care and animal facility inspection
positions with feedlots
positions in the agricultural biotechnology sector
research technicians
financial lenders
hog barns

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Plant and Soil Management
The Nature of Life
Structure Bonding and Properties of Materials
Microeconomics
Space Place and Society: Human Geography
Animal Agriculture and Food Science
Agri Food Issues and Institutions
Animal Body Systems
Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

Animal Science View 22 other Bachelors in Animal Science in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Senior Biology
Senior Chemistry
Senior Mathematics
Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

40747 CAD / year

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8419 CAD / year

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Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

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Overview

Program Details

Opportunities for Animal Science graduates are wide-ranging.

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

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General requirements

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Living costs

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