Master of Science in Animal Science (MSc)
Quick Facts
Application
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | January 1st | January 1st |
| January | June 1st | June 1st |
| May | September 1st | September 1st |
Program contact details
- Lia Maria Dragan, lfs.gradapp@ubc.ca
MacMillan Building
Room 344 - 2357 Main Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Canada
Opportunities
General Information
Animal Science offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in the areas of physiology, behaviour, welfare, genetics, and management of livestock, poultry, aquaculture, and wildlife species. Graduate training in animal science normally involves a combination of courses in both basic and applied sciences, with research leading to a thesis or dissertation. Students are expected to publish their research results in refereed journals.
The program is enriched through collaboration with colleagues in other graduate programs such as food science, human nutrition, obstetrics & gynaecology and zoology, and in agencies such as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canada Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Wildlife Service, the SPCA, and various government agencies.
Coursework selected in consultation with the student's supervisory committee includes graduate courses in animal science and from other areas relevant to each student's research.
Completion of the M.Sc. program requires a thesis (12 or 18 credits) plus coursework, for a total of 30 credits. With a 12-credit thesis, students can include a maximum of 6 credits of senior undergraduate courses. With an 18-credit thesis, students can include a maximum of 3 credits of senior undergraduate courses.
Students who are planning a professional career will typicaly enrol in the 12-credit thesis option. The 18-credit value option requires a more intensive research experience and is more appropriate for students considering the Ph.D. program or a research career. The thesis credit decision should be determined in consultation with the student and research advisor.
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,421.29 | $2,496.96 |
| Tuition per year | $4,263.87 | $7,490.88 |
| Int. Partial Tuition Scholarship (IPTS) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
