Program Overview
The Animal Science at University of Alberta 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Edmonton, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Animal Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Livestock Genomics
- Nutrition and Metabolism
- Nutritional Immunology
- Reproductive Physiology
- Feed Processing
- Carcass and Meat Science
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements
4-year undergraduate degree (preferably Science or Engineering based), or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution, and
Grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 8,595 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; CAD 5,550 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Alberta 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 University of Alberta
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Canada
public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
University Profile- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
