Master of Animal Science
- Winnipeg, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Bachelor of Science in Animal Science at Montana State University is a programme in the biology and management of livestock and rangeland systems.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core theories and methods in Animal Science
- Strengthen skills in foundational concepts
- Research and professional practice related to Animal Science
- And present well-supported conclusions in academic or professional settings.
Career outcomes
- Veterinary medicine
- Animal biotechnology
- Animal nutrition
- Livestock and equine industries
- Graduate study
Curriculum
- Four-year
- 120-credit degree. Common core: animal nutrition
- Reproductive physiology
- Animal genetics
- Livestock disease
- Biometry. Options add equine management
- Meat science and livestock production
- Or biochemistry
- Microbiology and assisted reproduction for graduate or veterinary study. An internship course is part of the options.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year (honours) bachelor's degree or equivalent from a recognised university with at least a B average (3.0 on UM's 4.5 scale) in the last 60 credit hours
- Some departments add GRE/GMAT
- Supervisor confirmation or a research statement. English proficiency: IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 86
- PTE Academic 61 or Duolingo 120.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section
- PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each
- Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 61
- Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Degree Certificates
How to apply
- Check the programme's requirements and deadline. Applications open up to 16 months before the start date. Apply online and pay the 130 CAD international application fee. Upload unofficial transcripts
- request recommendation letters in the portal and add programme materials such as a CV
- statement of interest or writing sample. Track your status and accept the offer. Submit official documents
- apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds
- then register for courses.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $15,245 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $130 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Winnipeg |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences |
| Department | Animal Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship may support qualifying full-time international entrants to eligible master's programmes, Subject to academic merit and other conditions. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
The International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship may support qualifying full-time international entrants to eligible master's programmes, Subject to academic merit and other conditions.
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The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $15,245 CAD per year. The application fee is $130 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall, TOEFL iBT 86 (20 each section, PTE Academic tests taken up to 2026-01-20) or 4.5 (4.0 each, Cambridge tests taken from 2026-01-21), Duolingo PTE Academic 61, Institutional test Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180.
The International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship may support qualifying full-time international entrants to eligible master's programmes, Subject to academic merit and other conditions.