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    Plant Science

    University of British Columbia

    University of British Columbia

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    Canada, Vancouver

    University RankQS Ranking
    38

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Application Fee

    CAD 125 

    Campuses

    UBC Vancouver

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2024 June-2023
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 9,500  / year
    Apply Date June-2023
    Next Intake January-2024

    Plant Science

    About

    Plant Science graduate program offers advanced study in applied plant biology, with a commitment to development of sustainable managed agroecosystems. Our graduate program offers opportunities for advanced studies in basic and applied research, leading to M.Sc. or Ph.D. degrees, in plant production, plant protection, plant biotechnology, plant physiology and biochemistry, and plant-environment interaction.

    The program is enriched through collaborations with colleagues in graduate programs such as Food Science, Soil Science, Botany, Zoology. Collaborations include on-campus research centres such as the Biodiversity Research Centre, the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems, the Wine Research Centre, and off-campus research agencies/institutions such as Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, the Canadian Light Source, and other Canadian universities.

    Disciplines

    Faculty of Land and Food Systems

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    UBC Master's Program Requirements

    Years of Study required

    Bachelor's degree

    Overall Grade Required

    80%

    Credentials or Degrees Required

    Bachelor's Degree

    UBC Doctoral Program Requirements

    Overall Grade Required

    80%

    Credentials or Degrees Required

    Master's Degree

    Career

    16 students graduated between 2005 and 2013. Of these, career information was obtained for 13 alumni (based on research conducted between Feb-May 2016):


    RI (Research-Intensive) Faculty: typically tenure-track faculty positions (equivalent of the North American Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor positions) in PhD-granting institutions
    TI (Teaching-Intensive) Faculty: typically full-time faculty positions in colleges or in institutions not granting PhDs, and teaching faculty at PhD-granting institutions
    Term Faculty: faculty in term appointments (e.g. sessional lecturers, visiting assistant professors, etc.)
    Sample Employers in Higher Education
    University of Massachusetts - Amherst
    University of Massachusetts
    Ubon Ratchathani Rajabhat University
    Montana State University
    Council of International Schools
    University of British Columbia
    Sample Employers Outside Higher Education
    Bio-Act Technology Ltd.
    Government of Canada
    Health Canada
    Stratford School
    Ecoation Innovative Solutions Inc.
    Best Buy Canada
    Sample Job Titles Outside Higher Education
    President
    Biologist - Evaluation Officer
    Teacher
    Research Scientist/Business Owner
    Chief Executive Officer
    PIM Specialist
    Research Scientist
    PhD Career Outcome Survey
    You may view the full report on career outcomes of UBC PhD graduates on outcomes.grad.ubc.ca.
    Disclaimer
    These data represent historical employment information and do not guarantee future employment prospects for graduates of this program. They are for informational purposes only. Data were collected through either alumni surveys or internet research.
    Career Options

    Plant Science graduates (M.Sc., Ph.D.) generally opt for a teaching and/or research career. Some also work for government agencies (Agri-Food Canada, B.C. Ministry of Agriculture), agri-industry, or do consulting work in plant science.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    CAD 9,500 

    Application Fee

    CAD 125 

    How to Apply

    Information Collected

    The application form will collect information in the following sections:

    • Use of information
    • Personal & contact details
    • Academic history
    • Test scores
    • Funding
    • Experience and interests
    • Additional questions
    • References

    Tips

    • You will have the ability to page through the various sections of the application form. It is a good idea to review the full application before you begin in order to get a sense of what information is required from you.
    • When navigating between sections your information will be saved during an active session. However, the application will log you out after a certain time, i.e. your active session ends. At that point you can lose data as it won't save when navigating to the next section. To avoid data loss, we recommend drafting answers in a Word document or other software. You can then paste long-form answers into the application system when ready.
    • You should make sure to review your entire application before you proceed past the Application Summary page. After you proceed past this point, no further edits can be made to your application. 
    • Generally speaking if your application components are prepared please allow 2 hours to complete the online form.

    Accessing the Application

    • To apply to UBC, you must have a Campus-Wide Login (CWL). You'll need your CWL username and password to check the status of your application and access all of the University’s online systems throughout your time at UBC.
    • You can only have one CWL account. If you create multiple CWL accounts, the application system will flag your account and you won't be able to complete required steps until after your account has been reviewed.
      • If you have applied in previous years to UBC (at either the undergraduate or graduate level) or attended UBC via exchange agreements, visiting programs or similar, you most likely have a CWL account already. You have to retrieve your account details prior to applying.
      • If you have an inactive CWL account, you need to contact UBC IT to re-activate it instead of creating a new account.
    • Applicants will not be allowed to create more than one application for the same program in the same session. This means that you will be unable to delete your application to start a new one. Applicants should, therefore, be mindful that the information they enter onto the application form is accurate and complete. You can apply for multiple different programs on both campuses.
    • The online application requires the use of the latest version of Chrome or Firefox with cookies and JavaScript enabled. Please note that the use of Internet Explorer, Edge and Safari are not recommended and can result in the loss of data and significantly delays on the submission of your application(s).
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