Overview

Plant Sciences MSc at University of Saskatchewan - Program Details

Department of Plant Sciences at University of Saskatchewan along with the Crop Development Centre has the mission of teaching, research and outreach relating to the development, production and management of Field and Horticultural crops on the Canadian Prairies and the management of non-arable lands.

The Crop Development Centre (CDC) is a “Centre of Excellence” field crop breeding organization that is fully integrated within the Department. The Department of Plant Sciences at the University of Saskatchewan provides a truly unique experience to students by offering studies in agronomy, crop science, horticultural science, plant ecology or rangeland studies in one department. We are the only plant sciences department in Canada offering such a diverse experience in plant studies at the master's and PhD levels.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Field Crops of Western Canada
Plant Ecology
Statistical Methods
Horticulture
Field Crops

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-05-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2023-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2024-01-04 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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115

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture Horticulture and Crop Science Botany

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

Tuition Fee

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International

9396 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9396 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

4698 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4698 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Saskatoon

1279 - 1865 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.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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