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Discover the essential requirements of animals, from individual care to community dynamics. Gain insights into how proper nutrition, genetic factors, and welfare practices enhance animal well-being, strengthen food systems, and benefit our ecosystem. Esteemed experts in animal physiology, nutrition, genetics, and behavioral sciences will guide your learning. For those passionate about animal studies, the University of Guelph stands as Canada's premier institution for this field.
Investigate the genetic makeup, biological functions, behavioral patterns, welfare considerations, and dietary needs of farm animals across various scales, from molecular to population levels.
The secondary school graduation certificate which would admit a student to an internationally recognized university in his or her home country is normally acceptable for admission to the University of Guelph.
English Proficiency Requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6
Cambridge English: C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency - Minimum overall score of 176 with no band less than 169.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum overall band score of 70
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-based: minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21; Computer-based: minimum score of 250; Paper-based: minimum score of 600
Duolingo English Test - Minimum overall score of 110. Individual subscores may be considered.
Pearson Test of English (PTE) - Minimum score of 60 and no score less than 60 for any individual component
Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program - Successful completion of the University of Guelph, Open Learning Advanced Level of the English Language Certificate Program (Levels 9 and 10).