Dr. Andrew Vankessel

Professor

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Biography

Andrew Van Kessel is a Professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on nutritional physiology, intestinal microbial ecology, functional foods, and molecular microbial ecology. He is particularly interested in gnotobiology and its implications for animal health and nutrition. With a Ph.D. from the University of Saskatchewan and a B.Sc. in Agriculture from Nova Scotia Agricultural College (Dalhousie University), he has a strong academic foundation that underpins his work in understanding animal biosciences. Van Kessel teaches a range of undergraduate and graduate courses, including topics such as intro animal bioscience, energetic micronutrient nutrition, and gastrointestinal physiology. He has published various works related to his research interests and contributes to advancing the field of animal nutrition and gut health.

Research Interests

Courses

ANBI 110 - Introductory Animal Bioscience ANBI 375 - Animals Environment ANBI 470 - Applied Animal Biotechnology ANBI 492 - Literature Thesis Animal Bioscience ANBI 494 - Research Thesis Animal Bioscience ANSC 820 - Energetics Micronutrient Nutrition ANSC 870 - Applied Animal Biotechnology VBMS 828 - Gastrointestinal Physiology

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
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Specialization Notes

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