Animal Biosciences, Ph.D. | University of Guelph | Guelph, Canada
48 months
Duration
19681 CAD/year
6145 CAD/year
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About

The MSc and PhD in Animal Biosciences at University of Guelph are offered through our Department of Animal Biosciences, a research-intensive department focused on Animal Breeding and Genetics, Animal Nutrition and Metabolism, Animal Physiology, and Animal Behaviour and Welfare. 

Overview

Graduate Animal Biosciences students from University of Guelph can also conduct research as part of three collaborative programs with other departments: Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, and Toxicology.  

Regardless of your specialization, you will learn through “hands on” experiential research opportunities with your faculty advisor and focus on your species of interest: dairy and beef cattle, laying hens, dogs and cats, zoo animals, horses, or laboratory animals, such as mice and rats.

Career Opportunities 

  • Geneticist  
  • Research associate  
  • Scientific director 
  • Data scientist  
  • Consultant 
  • Nutritionist  

Graduates from the Department of Animal Biosciences have careers in diverse fields. We recently conducted a career destination survey of 467 master’s graduates and 161 PhD graduates of the department.

Programme Structure

Curriculum: 

  • Modelling Metabolic Processes 
  • Quantitative Genetics and Animal Models 
  • Advanced Animal Nutrition and Metabolism 
  • Assessing Animal Welfare in Practice 
  • Topics in Animal Biotechnology  
  • Topics in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

There are no deadlines as applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Language

English
PTE Academic admission requirements PTE Academic
60
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
89

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
B

English requirements

PTE Academic admission requirements PTE Academic
60
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
89

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  • Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

  • In general, a minimum average grade of `B' for a completed MSc program plus strong letters of reference are required. Students wishing to be considered for transfer to a PhD program prior to completion of the MSc program must request the transfer before the end of the fourth semester and have an excellent academic record as well as a strong aptitude for research. 
  • Direct admission to the PhD program may be permitted for applicants who hold a bachelor's degree and have an excellent academic history and strong indications of research potential. 

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    19681 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 19681 CAD per year during 48 months.
  • National

    6145 CAD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 6145 CAD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 CAD /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Animal Biosciences.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Ellen Nilsen Memorial Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
1500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Earnest Austin Weir Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
50000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
International Doctoral Tuition Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
11300 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
CSC Tuition Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
2000 CAD
Deadline
15 Aug 2024
J. Alden and Isobelle McLean Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
20000 CAD
Deadline
15 Aug 2024
Alan Lyons Family Soils at Guelph Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Provided by university
Grant
10000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Mary Edmunds Williams Scholarships
Merit-based

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University of Guelph
Guelph, Canada
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
DFL Scholarship Program
Need-based

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Daughters for Life Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
50000 CAD
Deadline
Not specified
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12700 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Study in Canada Scholarships
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
7000 CAD
Deadline
05 Dec 2024
Faculty Mobility for Partnership Building Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
04 Mar 2025
Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
100000 USD
Deadline
30 Oct 2024
CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholarship
Merit-based

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Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
25000 USD
Deadline
10 Oct 2024
Traditional Fulbright Canada Student Awards
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11100 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2025
Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program
Merit-based

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Canadian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Canadian Francophonie Scholarship Program (CFSP)
Merit-based Need-based

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Government Of Canada
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship (IPS)
Merit-based Need-based

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The International Peace Scholarship Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
Nora's Nursery Scholarship Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Nora's Nursery
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 CAD
Deadline
Anytime
Niara Scholarships
Merit-based

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Niara
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2024
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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