Plant Biotechnology

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 120

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 647 / credit

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Plant Biotechnology

About

Program details

Expected duration: 4 years

Students must complete 120 credits hours of degree core, restrictive electives and free elective courses.

The Plant Biotechnology Program will provide an integrated and comprehensive study of genetic, physiological and pathological factors and modern technological processes associated with the sciences of plant improvement, production, protection, and utilization. The program will provide an understanding of the biological principles that determine the heredity, growth, and responses of plants and plant pathogens to cultural and environmental factors.

Cooperative education program

Plant Biotechnology students have the option to earn credits through the Cooperative Education Program, connecting classroom learning with valuable work experience.

Professional designation eligibility

Agrologists Manitoba (Manitoba Institute of Agrologists)

Graduates of the BSc (Agriculture), BSc (Agribusiness) and BSc (Agroecology) degrees meet the entry to practice education requirement and are eligible to become Professional Agrologists (PAg).

Agrologists are regulated professionals who have highly specialized knowledge about agriculture and food production and natural resource management. They provide decision makers with advice to help feed the world, boost the economy, and protect the environment.

Graduates from the Faculty's professional programs who are working and practicing agrology in Manitoba require registration with and a licence from Agrologists Manitoba. Students/prospective students should contact Agrologists Manitoba directly for more information on the practice of agrology in Manitoba.

Available minors

See below for a list of available minors in the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, as well as link to all available minors offered through the University of Manitoba:

Agronomy
Animal Systems
Crop Protection
Entomology
Food Science
Human Nutrition and Metabolism
Plant Biotechnology
Soil Science
Subjects from other faculties

Sample course offerings

PLNT 2520: Genetics (3 credit hours)
AGRI 1600: Introduction to Agri-Food Systems (3 credit hours)
PLNT 4310: Introductory Plant Genomics (3 credit hours)
PLNT 2510: Fundamentals of Horticulture (3 credit hours)
AGEC 2370: Principles of Ecology (3 credit hours)
PLNT 4590: Physiology of Crop Plants (3 credit hours)
BIOL 1030: Biological Diversity, Function and Interaction (3 credit hours)
BIOL 2242: The Flowering Plants (3 credit hours)
PLNT 3570: Fundamentals of Plant Pathology (3 credit hours)

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Course outlines are available to view on this page.

See the full Plant Biotechnology program progression plan on our Degree advising page under "Degree requirements".

The Plant Biotechnology program gives students an education in the sciences and advanced biotechnologies applied to the improvement, protection and uses of agricultural and horticultural crops.

Disciplines

Faculty of Agricultural & Food Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Tawjihiyah Certificate (General Secondary Education Certificate)

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 647

Application Fee

CAD 120

How to Apply

Once you've checked requirements and gathered what you need, it's time to begin your online application.

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post-secondary education, and may ask more detailed questions related to your program of application.

If you've already gathered required materials, the online application will take about 30 minutes to complete. For your security, you will be logged out after 30 minutes of inactivity. Make sure to save your progress before leaving your application. You can save and return to your application at any time using the login ID and password that you chose.

Education history

A complete listing of your educational background from Grade 12 (or highest grade level), College and University (including the University of Manitoba) is required as part of your application. Also required is the listing of institutions attended on an exchange or letter of permission.

Avoid application fraud or misconduct

If you commit application fraud or misconduct, your University of Manitoba acceptance and registration may be withdrawn and you may be disqualified from consideration, not only in the year of application, but also in all subsequent sessions. If discovered in a subsequent session it may result in dismissal from the university.

Application fraud or misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Failure to declare attendance at another post-secondary institution
Presenting falsified academic documentation or causing or encouraging another person to falsify records through translation or data changes
Presenting falsified personal documentation, e.g. using a false name, date of birth, country of origin, etc.
Presenting falsified or fictitious reference documentation
Cheating on or having another person write a standardized entry exam such as TOEFL, IELTS, MCAT, LSAT or DAT
Presenting another person's standardized test score as one's own to falsify a test result
Failure to report suspensions from another post-secondary institution
Paying for an application fee with a fraudulent credit card

Making changes to your application after submission

Once you've submitted your application, you can make changes to your email address, mailing address, and release of information under the "Application Summary" tab in your application portal.

If you've made an error in your application, please contact your admissions team. You can find their contact information in either the admission requirement PDF for your program or in the "Questions" tab under "Contact Us" in your application portal.