Soil Science

University of Manitoba

Canada, Winnipeg

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University of Manitoba

Canada , Winnipeg

Key Facts

Program Level

PhD (Philosophy Doctorate)

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Application Fee

CAD 100

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines9-Jan-2023

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

CAD 2,874 / term

Next Intake 9-Jan-2023

Soil Science

About

Program details

The Soil Science PhD is a three-year thesis-based program consisting of coursework and a substantial research component.

Doctor of Philosophy (Soil Science)

Expected duration: 3 years

Tuition and fees: two years tuition, then continuing fees in subsequent years (refer to Graduate tuition and fees)

Coursework

Each student's program is individually tailored, though it must satisfy the requirements of the Department of Soil Science.

Students admitted directly from an MSc program

Must complete a minimum of six credit hours at the 7000 level or higher with at least three credit hours from the Department of Soil Science.

Students admitted directly from an honours bachelor degree or equivalent

Must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours with at least 12 credit hours at the 7000 level (of which six must be from the Department of Soil Science).

Thesis

Students must demonstrate competence in completing thesis research and pass an oral examination on their subject.

Graduation requirements

To meet graduation requirements, all students must demonstrate strong communications skills and hold (from their current program or in previous studies):

12 credit hours in fundamental and applied soil sciences at the senior undergraduate or graduate level

Three credit hours in experimental design and statistical analysis at the senior undergraduate or graduate level.

Sample course offerings

SOIL 7170: Agricultural Micrometeorology
SOIL 7180: Environmental Chemistry of Pesticides and Related Compounds
SOIL 7210: Topics in Soil Fertility
SOIL 7220: Principles of Scientific Research and Communication
SOIL 7230: Topics in Landscape Processes I
SOIL 7240: Topics in Landscape Processes II
SOIL 7250: Topics in Soil Science
SOIL 7270: Advanced Soil Ecology

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Teaching and research in the Soil Science (PhD) program is focused on the sustainability and productivity of the land base, enhancement of crop and livestock production and maintenance of soil, water and food quality as affected by agriculture and other human activities

Disciplines

Faculty of Graduate Studies

Requirements

Entry Requirements

For entrance into the Master's program:

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution;
A minimum grade of 70% in individual courses or B equivalent in the last two years of study, where a typical grade is:

UM Scale	Jordanian Scale
A+	90-100% (Excellent)
A	80-89% (Very good)
B+	75-79% (Good)
B	70-74% (Good)
C+	65-69% (Acceptable)
C	60-64% (Acceptable)
D	50-59% (Poor)
F	0-49% (Failure)

For entrance into the PhD program:

Requirements listed above (see Master’s program) plus successful completion of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

CAD 2,874

Application Fee

CAD 100

How to Apply

The application is split into different sections and asks you for your personal information, post- secondary education, a list of recommenders and more.

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

If you attended a college that is associated with a university, you should list the university in the education history. For example, if you attended Jawahar Engineering College, which is affiliated with Anna University, you should list Anna University in your education history.

Making changes to your application

If you haven’t submitted your application yet, you can change your email address by going to your Biographical Data page and selecting the "Change Email" link found under the Email Address section. If you have already submitted your application, go to your Student Portal, select your application, select application overview, scroll to the bottom and select "Change Email Address."

Once you submit your application, you are no longer able to make changes. If you have made an error on your application, please email graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca with your correction(s). Please include your name as it appears on your application and your applicant ID with your request.

Submit your recommender information

All letters of recommendation must be submitted directly to the university by the recommenders. You must formally request recommendations within the online application.

After you enter your recommender’s name and email on the online application, they must complete the recommendation using our online system. We will not accept or upload paper copies of recommendation letters. Please be aware that helping or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.

The referee process is a confidential process. All letters of recommendations are provided to the University of Manitoba in the strictest of confidence and will not be shared with the applicant. Participating in the drafting of your recommendation letter is discouraged. Helping write or submitting the recommendation letter on behalf of your recommender is considered fraud and will result in an unsuccessful application.