Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science (PhD)
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.
Appropriate coursework may be selected in consultation with the student's supervisory committee. All doctoral students are required to complete a comprehensive examination successfully. The major requirement for the Ph.D. is completion of a research dissertation meeting the Faculty of Graduate Studies requirements.
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 | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) 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.
Recent Doctoral Citations
- Dr. Abul Kalam Azad Kalam Azad: "Dr. Azad examined the effects of various biotic and abiotic factors on gonad production of adults, and developmental progression of embryos and larvae, of the purple sea urchin. The study identified optimal diets, rations, temperatures, and stocking densities for maximizing adult gonad production and larval growth and survival." (November 2011)
- Dr. Fariba Izadi Shavakand: "Dr. Izadi compared variability of immune response genes and microsatellite markers of industrial and non-industrial chickens. This research provide information that can be used in decision making on conservation and in developing breeding stocks for free run and free range production." (November 2011)
- Dr. Miriam Bronwen Gordon: "Dr. Gordon conducted a benchmark field study on the reproductive performance of lactating dairy cows on dairy farms in the Fraser Valley area of British Columbia. She also examined ways to improve reproductive technologies to increase pregnancy rates in dairy cows." (November 2011)
- Dr. Kristen Walker: "Dr. Walker assessed pain responses of Steller sea lions to the invasive marking techniques used for conservation research purposes. Her research was the first published on pain in marine mammals. She has developed recommendations for permitting agencies and wildlife researchers to help mitigate pain associated with hot-iron branding and abdominal surgery." (November 2010)
- Dr. Ravinder Singh: "Dr. Singh for the first time showed the presence of gonadotropin-releasing hormone receptors in cows' uterus and oviducts and demonstrated that this hormone influences uterine functions. This research can be used to improve reproductive performance in dairy cows and to enhance female fertility." (May 2010)
