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    Applied Plant Ecology
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    Applied Plant Ecology

    University of Saskatchewan

    University of Saskatchewan

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    Canada, Saskatoon

    University RankQS Ranking
    340

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 43,555  / total
    Apply Date September-2022
    Next Intake May-2026

    Applied Plant Ecology

    About

    Plant Ecologists study the interactions among plants, between plants and the environment, and between soils, plants and animals. Forestry industries, human and livestock health, and agriculture all depend on healthy plant communities and ecosystems.


    What you will learn

    Learn how to apply ecological principles to ecosystems such as rangelands, forests, wetlands, and croplands for sustainable production. Applied Plant Ecology integrates principles and advanced knowledge of managing, conserving, and restoring natural and semi-natural landscapes and ecosystems.

    Disciplines

    Agriculture and Bioresources

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Required high school classes

    • Senior Biology
    • Senior Chemistry
    • Senior Mathematics

    Students can be admitted into this college with one subject deficiency that must be cleared before the second year of study.

    Required grade average

    Minimum admission average

    60%

    Applications are considered up until the deadline. Admission is offered on an ongoing basis until all seats are filled.

    Learn how we calculate your admission average.

    English Program Requirements

    If your first language is not English, you may have to prove proficiency in English before admission.

    Here are the minimum scores for some of the common English language tests:

    IELTS (Academic)

    International English Language Testing System

    Overall Band Score: 6.5

    With minimum individual scores of:

    • Reading: 6
    • Listening: 6
    • Speaking: 6
    • Writing: 6
    TOEFL (institutional TOEFL not accepted)

    Test of English as a Foreign Language

    Internet Based: 86

    With minimum individual scores of:

    • Reading: 19
    • Listening: 19
    • Speaking: 19
    • Writing: 19

    See detailed requirements and scores.

    Career

    Careers

    A growing demand for scientists and professionals equipped to deal with environmental and natural resource management issues means a wide variety of career choices for graduates specializing in Applied Plant Ecology. There is a steady demand for environmental scientists who have specialized in plant ecology in industry, universities, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations.

    • conservation agencies
    • parks
    • rangeland management
    • environmental consulting
    • vegetation ecologist
    • forestry

    Applied Plant Ecology majors often pursue careers as environmental scientists responsible for managing rangelands, forests, wetlands, and conservation areas. Frequent employers include conservation agencies, national and provincial parks and reserves, agricultural and environmental agencies, as well as environmental consulting firms.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 43,555 

    Application Fee

    CAD  
    University of Saskatchewan

    Applied Plant Ecology

    University of Saskatchewan

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    Canada,

    Saskatoon

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