Master of Science (M.Sc.) Animal Science (Thesis) (45 credits)

Program Requirements

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)

• ANSC 680 M.Sc. Thesis 1 (9 credits)

  Offered by: Animal Science (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Animal Science : Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

• ANSC 681 M.Sc. Thesis 2 (9 credits)

  Offered by: Animal Science (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Animal Science : Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

• ANSC 682 M.Sc. Thesis 3 (9 credits)

  Offered by: Animal Science (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Animal Science : Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: There are no professors associated with this course for the 2024-2025 academic year.

• ANSC 683 M.Sc. Thesis 4 (9 credits)

  Offered by: Animal Science (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  Animal Science : Final submission and approval of M.Sc. thesis.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  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.

• ANSC 695 MSc General Topic Seminar (1 credit)

  Offered by: Animal Science (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  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

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Wade, Kevin (Fall) Wade, Kevin (Winter)

  • 1 hour

• ANSC 696 MSc Research Proposal Seminar (1 credit)

  Offered by: Animal Science (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  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.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025

  Instructors: Wade, Kevin (Fall) Wade, Kevin (Winter)

  • 1 hour

• ANSC 697 MSc Research Results Seminar (1 credit)

  Offered by: Animal Science (Agricultural & Environmental Sciences)

  Administered by: Graduate Studies

  Overview

  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.

  Terms: Fall 2024, Winter 2025, Summer 2025

  Instructors: Cue, Roger (Fall) Bordignon, Vilceu (Winter)

Depending on the needs and competencies of the student, additional coursework may be assigned by the supervisory committee.