Dr. Alison Ward

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alison Ward is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan, specializing in livestock production and environmental sustainability. Her research integrates molecular biology, physiology, and genomics to explore the effects of nutritional epigenetics and developmental programming on livestock. Specifically, she focuses on how maternal nutrition influences fetal development and long-term health outcomes. Through applied and fundamental approaches, her work aims to advance precision agriculture and improve production efficiency in animal production systems. Alison has garnered significant funding from various sources such as the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, emphasizing her role in advancing research efforts in the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Open Resources Initiative Award

Courses

ANSC 313 – Animal Breeding Genetics

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of intent
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.