Overview
Entomology from University of Manitoba teaches you about insect diversity which is a measure of ecosystem health. Insect pests seriously limit agricultural and forest productivity, and actions taken to control insects can affect many components of the environment. Insects exhibit numerous behavioural, morphological and physiological adaptations to their environment and offer many examples of evolution at work.
Students at Entomology from University of Manitoba will:
- increase experiential learning opportunities
- put theory into practice while deepening their learning.
Accreditation
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Insect Population Management
- Advanced Entomology
- Advanced Insect Taxonomy
- Special Topics in Entomology
- Advanced Pollination Biology
- Advances in Physiological Ecology of Insects
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Biology Molecular Sciences Agriculture View 16 other Masters in Agriculture in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Four-year Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or Science with a suitable selection of courses in insect biology is required. Academically strong students without this preparation may be admitted to the M.Sc. program but may be expected to take additional courses to ensure that they have a strong foundation of entomological knowledge.
- CV/Resume
- Statement of Intent
- Letters of Recommendation: 2
- Submit your transcripts (unofficial copies)
- English language proficiency
- Pay the application fee
- Minimum B average (3.0) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent.
Tuition Fee
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International
11748 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5874 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
5340 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2670 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Winnipeg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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