Offered by University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, BA/BS in Animal Science is a bachelor's degree in Animal Science programme. The programme runs for 4 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 41,964 per year (CAD 8,670 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Bachelor's Degree
Field:Animal Science
Duration: 4 years
Local tuition: CAD 8,670 / year
International tuition: CAD 41,964 / year
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This four-year Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program examines the feeding, breeding, and management of domestic animals, with particular attention to species of agricultural significance. Coursework spans genetics, nutrition, animal behaviour, and biotechnology, alongside sustainable production systems for livestock. Students take core classes in animal nutrition and cow-calf management, and those considering graduate study can pursue an optional research thesis. The program is offered by the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, runs full- or part-time, and can be started off-campus before students complete remaining requirements on the Saskatoon campus. Class sizes narrow in the upper years, and students have access to industry partnerships and a research-oriented department. Graduates of the college's degree programs qualify for Professional Agrologist membership through the Saskatchewan Institute of Agrologists. The program suits students aiming for careers in the livestock industry, including feed formulation, animal breeding, agricultural biotechnology, feedlot management, and policy or research roles with government or industry. It is intended for those interested in applying scientific methods to animal production challenges rather than general biology or veterinary practice, and it provides a foundation for further study at the graduate level for students who complete the thesis option.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: University of Saskatchewan's own Animal Science admissions page states the direct-entry high-school requirements for Saskatchewan applicants: Biology 30, Chemistry 30, and Foundations of Mathematics 30 or Pre-Calculus 30. Applicants may be admitted into the College of Agriculture and Bioresources with one subject deficiency, which must be cleared before the second year of study. The programme page publishes a minimum admission average of 70%, calculated on the required Grade 12 subjects, with admission offered on a rolling basis until seats are filled. For English proficiency the page defers to USask's institution-wide requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 (minimum 6.0 per band), TOEFL iBT 86 (minimum 19 per section), Duolingo English Test 120 (minimum 100 per subscore), PTE Academic 63 (minimum 59 per skill), or CAEL 70 (minimum 60 per skill). International applicants apply through the same process, pay the $120 CAD application fee, and are assessed against their own curriculum.
Application Details
Start Date:January, May, July and September
Application Deadline:The University of Saskatchewan does not publish fixed general application deadlines for its direct-entry undergraduate colleges (Agriculture and Bioresources, Arts and Science, Education, Edwards School of Business, Engineering, Kinesiology, Dental Hygiene, Dental Therapy): admission requirements and deadlines for the 2027-28 cycle become available only once applications open on 25 September 2026, and the site gives no separate international closing date. Non-direct professional programs set their own dates instead: for September 2027 entry, the College of Law's JD opens 15 October 2026 with rolling review to a 1 February 2027 documents deadline and is not currently accepting international applicants; the College of Medicine's MD applications close 1 October 2026 for domestic (Canadian citizen/PR) applicants only; and the Nutrition program's single deadline is 15 March 2027 for both domestic and international applicants, with no late applications considered. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
