Overview

What you will learn

This unique Agricultural Studies MA program offered at University of Lethbridge focuses on both the art and the science of agricultural practices from theoretical and applied perspectives, including extensive lab experience and special emphasis on current issues and cutting-edge research. As a multidisciplinary major, agricultural studies take full advantage of resources and course offerings in the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Geography & Environment and Economics. This broad range of perspectives helps expand the understanding of issues such as policy development, the farm as a production unit and the environmental implications of land use.

Programme Structure

Agricultural Studies delves into the relationships between the social, economic, political and environmental factors that affect the agricultural sector—from farm level production to international policy.

This unique program focuses on both the art and the science of agricultural practices from theoretical and applied perspectives, including extensive lab experience and a special emphasis on current issues and cutting-edge research.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Soil Science Agriculture Botany View 9 other Masters in Botany in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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86

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115

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally must meet the following requirements:

Hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00
Demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) for graduate student
Secure a potential supervisor (except for Economics major)

Tuition Fee

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International

9472 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4736 CAD per semester during 24 months.
National

4180 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2090 CAD per semester during 24 months.

Fourth term:

Domestic: $597/semester

International: $1353/semester

Living costs for Lethbridge

1200 - 1800 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Financing

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Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

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