MA/MS in Animal and Poultry Science is a master's degree in Animal Science programme offered by University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 4,869 per semester (CAD 2,164 per semester for local students).
This thesis-based Master of Science, expected to take about two years, covers research into animal behaviour and welfare, feed processing, molecular genetics, monogastric and ruminant nutrition, physiology and toxicology, and the interface between wildlife and agriculture. Instruction and supervision are delivered in person, and students have access to on-campus dairy, poultry, and beef research facilities. Students can complete a work-integrated learning concentration that includes a full-time internship, and the department collaborates with government, industry, and commodity groups on applied projects. The program suits students interested in livestock production, animal health, and sustainability who want research training tied to real-world agricultural challenges rather than clinical veterinary work. Graduates pursue careers in research, industry applications, and field-based problem-solving across nutrition, genetics, physiology, and environmental sustainability. It is a fit for students seeking hands-on access to research facilities and applied faculty expertise, whether they aim for further graduate study or industry and government roles in animal production and welfare.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: The University of Saskatchewan's own Animal and Poultry Science graduate admissions page requires a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, with a cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study. Three references are required (two academic, one academic or professional), along with a statement/letter of intent outlining research interests; securing supervisor approval before applying is recommended. Applications are accepted year-round with no set deadline. For English proficiency the page states that proof may be required for international applicants and those whose first language is not English, and defers to the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' general 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).
Application Details
Start Date:September, January and May
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.
