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Animal Science

McGill University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Montréal, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Animal Science at McGill University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Animal Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Québec, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Animal Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Statistical Methods
  2. Population Genetics
  3. Experimental Techniques in Nutrition
  4. Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism
  5. Protein Metabolism and Nutrition
  6. Biology of Lactation
  7. Applied Information Systems
  8. Advanced Eukaryotic Cells and Viruses
  9. Advanced Animal Biotechnology
  10. Estimation: Genetic Parameters

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Candidates are required to have:

  • a bachelor\'s degree in Agriculture or a B.Sc. degree in an appropriate, related discipline with an equivalent cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 (second class–upper division) or 3.2/4.0 during the last two years of full-time university study,
  • letters of reference.
High grades are expected in courses considered by the academic unit to be preparatory to the graduate program.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 7,263 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact McGill University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About McGill University

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McGill University

Montréal, Canada

McGill University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months