Animal Science (Thesis) (M.Sc.) (45 credits)
Offered by: Animal Science (Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences)
Degree: Master of Science
Program credit weight: 45
Program Description
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.
Note: For information about Fall 2025 and Winter 2026 course offerings, please check back on May 8, 2025. Until then, the "Terms offered" field will appear blank for most courses while the class schedule is being finalized.
Thesis Courses (36 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANSC 680 | M.Sc. Thesis 1. | 9 |
M.Sc. Thesis 1. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis. | ||
| ANSC 681 | M.Sc. Thesis 2. | 9 |
M.Sc. Thesis 2. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis. | ||
| ANSC 682 | M.Sc. Thesis 3. | 9 |
M.Sc. Thesis 3. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Independent research under the direction of a supervisor toward completion of M.Sc. thesis. | ||
| ANSC 683 | M.Sc. Thesis 4. | 9 |
M.Sc. Thesis 4. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 Final submission and approval of M.Sc. thesis. | ||
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.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANSC 695 | MSc General Topic Seminar. | 1 |
MSc General Topic Seminar. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 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 | ||
| ANSC 696 | MSc Research Proposal Seminar. | 1 |
MSc Research Proposal Seminar. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 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. | ||
| ANSC 697 | MSc Research Results Seminar. | 1 |
MSc Research Results Seminar. Terms offered: Fall 2025, Winter 2026 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. | ||
Depending on the needs and competencies of the student, additional coursework may be assigned by the supervisory committee.