Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science

University of Manitoba

The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the Animal Science (PhD) program.Candidates must normally complete an MSc degree before entering the PhD program, however exceptional applicants with an honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent may be permitted to enter PhD study. In both instances a minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.Before submitting a formal application through the Faculty of Graduate Studies, potential graduate students are required to take the following stepsChoose a current graduate student position or identify a professor who is working in an area of your interest. Contact the professor directly to discuss the possibility of joining our graduate program. Please provide your Curriculum Vitae, copies of your transcripts and a statement of research interests. Your referees may be contacted by the professor.Once the professor agrees and you have secured two years of stipend funding either from a scholarship or from the professor's research grants, only then should you apply formally through the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Please keep the professor informed, especially regarding possible start dates, visa requirements, or any logistical issues.Applications submitted without a confirmed supervisor will not be successful.