Agricultural Sciences (PhD)
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    Agricultural Sciences (PhD)

    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Canada
    Canada, Halifax
    University Rank:#275
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    Duration5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 6,983 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Agricultural Sciences (PhD)

    About

    Why choose this program?

    The PhD program in Agricultural Sciences through the Faculty of Agriculture is the first doctoral degree in agricultural sciences offered in Atlantic Canada.

    As a student in the PhD in Agricultural Sciences program, you will join an intellectually and socially vibrant university community of professors, instructors, dedicated staff, undergraduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and fellow graduate students. In this program, you’ll conduct research in one of the following broad areas related to agriculture and food systems:

    • Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, and Rural Studies

    • Bioresources and Environmental Sciences

    • Animal Science

    • Plant Science

    • Agricultural Engineering

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Admission requirements

    You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.

    Program-specific requirements

    Admission into this program is subject to the following minimum requirements:

    • minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours (2 years) of study
    • if required, TOEFL iBT scores of at least 92 or IELTS (Academic) scores of at least 7

    The Faculty of Agriculture requires all graduate candidates to:

    • Confirm supervision by a faculty member from the Faculty of Agriculture.

    • Formally apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies: for more information review the Faculty of Graduate Studies How to Apply page. 

    Questions about admissions or the application process?

    Connect with our graduate program assistant:

    Email Margaret Mulrooney at [email protected]

    Have more questions about the program?

    Connect with the Faculty of Agriculture Graduate Studies Office:

    Email [email protected]

    Career

    Careers

    Through the PhD program in Agricultural Sciences, you will be ready for a wide range of career options in academia, private industry, and government.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    6,983 / year

    Agricultural Sciences (PhD)

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

    Canada

    Canada, Halifax

    Go to Official Website