Overview
Program Details
The Department of Soil Science at University of Saskatchewan, established in 1919, is a major centre of superior teaching and research both within Canada and internationally. The department places a strong emphasis on teaching, research, extension and service programs that address soil science and environmental issues at the provincial, national and international levels. The faculty, which includes adjunct professors from other departments, schools, and institutes on campus; government institutions (e.g., Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada) has particular strengths in applied pedology, agronomy & agroforestry, environmental soil chemistry & ecotoxicology, soil reclamation & remediation, and climate change adaptation & mitigation.
Areas of research strength include applied pedology, nutrient cycling and management, environmental soil science, soil remediation and reclamation, soil biology, soil chemistry, soil fertility, soil physics and hydrology, soil-plant interactions.
The Soil Science MSc program at University of Saskatchewan provides core expertise in soil and environmental sciences and offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees.
Areas of research strength include:
- applied pedology
- nutrient cycling and management
- environmental soil science
- soil remediation and reclamation
- soil biology
- soil chemistry
- soil fertility
- soil physics and hydrology
- soil-plant interactions
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Ethics and Integrity
- Ethics and Integrity in Human Research
- Physical Chemical and Biological Characterization of Soils
- Experimental Design in Soil Sciences
- Seminar
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Earth Sciences Soil Science Geology View 9 other Masters in Soil Science in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9396 CAD per year during 24 months. -
National
4698 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4698 CAD per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Saskatoon
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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