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Overview
The program
As the program in Agriculture at Dalhousie University is research centred, all students must complete a research thesis embodying original contribution in the thesis field of study. The thesis is defended at an oral examination.
Students are required to take a minimum of four (4) graduate courses (3.0 credit hours each). The graduate class Communication Skills and Graduate Seminar is a required class. The remaining three (3) courses are selected by the student in consultation with his or her supervisor.
In addition, students must be admitted to candidacy within the first four to six months of their program, must do a teaching assistantship in at least one undergraduate class in order to gain knowledge and experience in classroom instruction and must present at one Graduate Research Day.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Agribiology
- Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, and Rural Studies
- Agricultural Chemistry
- Agricultural Technology
- Animal Science
- Aquaculture
- Environmental Sciences
- Food Science
- Plant Science
- Soil Science
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Soil Science Agriculture View 16 other Masters in Agriculture in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 3
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree
- Confirmation of Supervision
- An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Degree granted by university of recognized standing
- Complete the graduate application form (online application)
- Pay $115 application fee
- An official academic transcript and degree certificate (if degree conferral not stated on Transcripts) for each post-secondary institution attended
- Two academic reference letters
Tuition Fee
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International
17733 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17733 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
10341 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10341 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Halifax
1235 - 1956 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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