Plant Agriculture

University of Guelph

Canada, Guelph

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University of Guelph

Canada , Guelph

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines11-May-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,666 / semester

Next Intake 11-May-2023

Plant Agriculture

About

The MSc and PhD programs in the Department of Plant Agriculture offer specialization in four broad fields of the Plant Sciences:

Plant Breeding and Genetics has long been a key focus of our faculty and students. Through breeding and biotechnology, Guelph researchers help society by developing new field-crop, fruit, ornamental and vegetable cultivars that are grown in Canada and worldwide. Also, Plant Agriculture faculty and students seek both to understand the fundamental mechanisms that enable plant improvements and to discover novel methodologies and technologies that will be the foundation for future advances.
Plant Biochemistry and Physiology is a broad discipline. Faculty and students in this area study the response of plants to environmental change and plant development at the ecosystem, whole plant, and molecular levels. Students investigate ecologically friendly management strategies, study underlying molecular and biochemical mechanisms that regulate plant development, investigate how plant performance can be optimized in the field or closed environments, and contribute to cultivar development
Crop Production Systems research seeks to develop or test agricultural management strategies for yield improvement and economically and environmentally sound production practices in field and horticultural crops such as ornamentals and turf. Students assist producers and industry in the control of weeds, insects and plant diseases, and investigate new management protocols for production of high quality crops.
Bioproducts is a multi-disciplinary field and will deal with background sciences ranging from chemical engineering to plant science. Students deal with products and materials made from cellulose, oil, protein, starch and other compounds derived from various plant parts such as seeds, stalks/stovers, hulls and cobs of crop plants. Students will develop their expertise in analytical methods, factors affecting quality of plant-derived raw materials, engineering (including bioengineering of bioproducts) biomaterials and biocomposites.

Disciplines

Ontario Agricultural College

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Master’s Degree

Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a master's program is successful completion of an undergraduate degree/ baccalaureate, in an honours program or the equivalent, from a recognized university.
Minimum B- average (last two years of full-time equivalent study)

Doctoral Degree

Normally, the minimum requirement for admission to a doctoral program is the successful completion of a graduate/master’s degree from a recognized university
Minimum B average in their Master’s program (department may require higher standing)
Demonstrated strong potential for research..

Applicants who hold the DVM degree (or equivalent) and who are applying to the DVSc program must have achieved an overall average standing of at least high second-class honours ('B' standing) in their program.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 7,666

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

Step 1

Begin researching Graduate programs offered at the University of Guelph and review admission requirements for your program(s) of interest.

Utilize our International Credentials Guidelines to assess your academic background in relation to admission requirements.

Step 2

Apply online a minimum of nine months in advance of the program's start date. Please note that international applicants are recommended to apply well in advance of posted application deadlines.

An application fee of $120 ($150 for MBA and MA Leadership programs) is required to submit each application.

Step 3

Submit all documents required to complete your application.

Within 5 business days of submitting your online application, you will be sent login information to access your personalized application document checklist on WebAdvisor.

Document requirements vary by program.

Step 4

Monitor your application status on WebAdvisor.

Should you receive an offer of admission, further information will be included in your offer letter outlining the final documents required and next steps.