Graduate students are considered an essential part of our research program. They bring new perspectives to the Centre and their intense interest often leads to new ideas and questions being asked and traditional ideas being challenged.

The Centre’s goal is to create a graduate program that prepares students for successful employment in academic and commercial environments, incorporating a solid background of relevant sciences, completion of a superior research program and maximizing exposure to the commercial pork industry.

The unique relationship that PSC has maintained with the University of Saskatchewan, in particular the College of Agriculture and BioResources and the College of Engineering has made the graduate program possible. Students are enrolled in the College of Graduate Studies and Research; all courses relevant to their degree are taken there and their degree is awarded by the University of Saskatchewan. Without the partnership between PSC and the above-mentioned departments at the University of Saskatchewan, the graduate training at PSCI would not be possible.

The facilities at PSC provide an excellent venue for students to carry out their research. The strong interaction between the Centre and the pork industry provides students with a unique opportunity to develop a good understanding of the pork industry while pursuing an advanced academic degree.

Modern offices provide students with a comfortable, professional environment. They have ready access to a networked computer system with software programs relevant to their needs. An in-house library is particularly strong in pork industry publications and complements holdings at the University of Saskatchewan.

Students receive a competitive stipend during their period of studies at the Centre, and a travel fund is made available to each student to attend relevant scientific and industry conferences as part of their training. Graduate students make their degree a fun as well as a learning experience. With Graduate students and staff from around the world the Centre offers a unique opportunity for the individual to grow.