Animal Science (Non-Thesis): Sustainable Agriculture (M.Sc.A.)

Frequently asked questions

• How much does Animal Science (Non-Thesis): Sustainable Agriculture (M.Sc.A.) cost?

  CAD 6,078 / year.

• What English score does it need?

  IELTS 6.5 overall is the score listed for this programme.

• What are the entry requirements?

  McGill Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum (all applicants, regardless of country): a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent as recognized by McGill) in a subject closely related to the one selected for graduate studies; unless otherwise specified, a Master's program requires a four-year undergraduate degree in a related area, and a doctoral (PhD) program generally requires a Master's degree in a related area; minimum CGPA 3.0 out of 4.0, or GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies (some departments require more). Credentials are assessed for equivalency with a McGill degree. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply || Department admission requirements (https://coursecatalogue.mcgill.ca/en/graduate/agri-env-sci/animal-science/): M.Sc. (Applied): All candidates are required to have a B.Sc. degree or equivalent. Qualifying Students: Some applicants whose academic degrees and Academic Standing entitle them to serious consideration for admission to graduate studies, but who are considered inadequately prepared in the subject selected may be admitted to a Qualifying Year program if they have met the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum CGPA of 3.0–4.0. The course(s) to be taken in a Qualifying Year will be prescribed by the academic unit concerned. Qualifying students are registered in graduate studies, but not as candidates for a degree. Only one Qualifying Year is permitted and can only be recommended at the discretion of the Department. Successful completion of a Qualifying Year program does not guarantee admission to a degree program. · English: IELTS 6.5; TOEFL iBT 120 · English test waiver: Proof of English proficiency is normally not required if the applicant: has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized institution in Canada or the United States of America (anglophone or francophone); or has obtained (or is about to obtain) an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction; or has lived and attended university, or been employed, for at least four consecutive years, in a country where English is the acknowledged primary language. Documentation proving the condition must be sent directly to the department, which then waives the requirement. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/you-apply-mcgill/proficiency · Application fee: CAD 143.82, non-refundable - McGill GPS states this as the graduate application fee for Summer 2027; one fee covers up to two applications in the same term; payable by credit card only; GPS offers no application fee waivers; some programs may have additional fees. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-support · Deposit: CAD 1,000 confirmation deposit for International Students in Graduate Non-Thesis Programs, applied to the term of registration; forfeited if the student does not enrol. Source: https://www.mcgill.ca/student-accounts/new-students/deposits