Students wishing to enroll in a Masters degree can choose either the traditional M.Sc. (thesis) or our M.Sc. Applied (non-thesis) program.
M.Sc. (Research)
Six (6) credits of coursework at the 500 level or higher approved by the student's advisory committee, and three seminar courses are required, as a minimum, although a student may be advised to take additional courses as specified by his or her advisory committee.聽 The M.Sc. (Thesis) typically takes two years to complete.
A minimum of 45 credits is required for the M.Sc. degree, of which 9 credits are for course work (see above) and 36 credits for the thesis (ANSC-680, 681, 682, 683). An acceptable thesis must be completed based on the candidate's own research. Exceptional M.Sc. students may be considered for Ph.D. status after one full year in the Department.
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Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Science (Thesis) (45 Credits)
Program Requirement:
The MSc in Animal Science is a 45-credit, research, thesis- based program. Research can be in any relevant area of animal science under the supervision of an appropriate departmental academic staff member. The program provides a solid background in an area of animal science, critical thinking, leadership and science communication.
The program typically takes 2 years to complete.
Thesis Courses (36 credits)
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ANSC 680
M.Sc. Thesis 1
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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ANSC 681
M.Sc. Thesis 2
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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ANSC 682
M.Sc. Thesis 3
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
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ANSC 683
M.Sc. Thesis 4
9 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: Final submission and approval of M.Sc. thesis.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year
Required Courses (9 credits)
6 credits of coursework at the 500 level or higher approved by the student's advisory committee, and three 1-credit seminars.
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ANSC 695
MSc General Topic Seminar
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: One of three seminars given by all students in the Animal Science M.Sc. (Thesis) program. Presentation of a scientific topic other than the student's specific area of research. In consultation with the thesis supervisor
Offered by: Animal Science
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ANSC 696
MSc Research Proposal Seminar
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: One of three seminars given by all students in the Animal Science M.Sc. (Thesis) program. Consists of a literature review and an experimental approach for the student's proposed area of research.
Offered by: Animal Science
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ANSC 697
MSc Research Results Seminar
1 Credits
Offered in the:
- Fall
- Winter
- Summer
Animal Science: One of three seminars given by all students in the Animal Science M.Sc. (Thesis) program. Consists of the student's summary of research and presentation of results. Should be presented before submission of thesis.
Offered by: Animal Science
- Terms
- Instructors
- Roger Cue
- Vilceu Bordignon
Depending on the needs and competencies of the student, additional coursework may be assigned by the supervisory committee.
This non-thesis degree is oriented to undergraduate students inspired by concepts in sustainable and integrated animal agriculture, to animal scientists already working in industry or government, to project leaders interested in animal resource management and to veterinarians. The program provides graduate training in applied areas of animal production with a view towards integrating technology and management in animal production with allied areas of agricultural resource utilization.