Overview

The mission of the UBC Animal Welfare Program is to improve the welfare and humane care of animals in agriculture, research, companionship and other areas through active efforts in research, education and public outreach.

Students are expected to publish their research results in relevant leading international refereed journals. Coursework selected in consultation with the student's supervisory committee includes graduate courses in areas relevant to each student's research.

Key facts

Applied Animal Biology at University of British Columbia is enriched through collaboration with colleagues in other UBC graduate programs such as Zoology, and with agencies such as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Canadian Wildlife Service, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

On-campus teaching and research facilities are located in the MacMillan Building. Off-campus research facilities available to students include: the UBC Dairy Education and Research Centre in Agassiz; shared research facilities at Fisheries and Oceans Canada at West Vancouver; and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

animal physiology
animal behaviour
animal welfare
management of livestock
companion animals
research animals
wildlife species
aquaculture
human-animal relationship

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-05-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Animal Science View 8 other PhDs in Animal Science in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants have to submit transcripts from all past post-secondary study. Document submission requirements depend on whether your institution of study is within Canada or outside of Canada.
A minimum of three references are required for application to graduate programs at UBC. References should be requested from individuals who are prepared to provide a report on your academic ability and qualifications.
Many programs require a statement of interest, sometimes called a "statement of intent", "description of research interests" or something similar.
Students in research-based programs usually require a faculty member to function as their supervisor. Please follow the instructions provided by each program whether applicants should contact faculty members.
All applicants need firm commitment from a supervisor prior to applying.
Permanent Residents of Canada must provide a clear photocopy of both sides of the Permanent Resident card.

Tuition Fee

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International

9690 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9690 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

5515 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5515 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Vancouver

1590 - 2686 CAD /month

Living costs

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

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