Overview

The MSc course-based degree in Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science at the University of Alberta attracts over $20 million in research funding every year.

Learning outcomes

On main campus for research and teaching in plant, animal, food processing and bio-resource, Human Nutrition, Agri-Food Materials, Genomics and Proteomics and Food Microbiology. AFNS offers both thesis-based and course-based programs as well as a combined degree with the School of Business.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Individual Study

Advanced Study of Food Fermentations

Processing of Milk and Dairy Products

Muscle Food Science and Technology

Rangeland Plant Communities of Western Canada

Science and Technology of Cereal and Oilseed Processing

Applied Bioinformatics

Renewable Biomaterials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2024-01-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2024-05-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2024-07-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

Duolingo English Test

125

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture View 16 other Masters in Agriculture in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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125

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year undergraduate degree (preferably Science or Engineering based), or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution, and:

Grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 or B+ on a letter-based scale in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

4486 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4486 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 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 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Agricultural Food and Nutritional Science.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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