Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Agriculture in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science - Food Science and Bioresource Technology in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
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Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,093
(c. USD8,676.92)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Department of Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science provides thesis-based programs for Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy candidates, alongside course-focused Master of Agriculture and Master of Science degree options. Graduate program requirements are detailed in the Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science Program Handbook. Research spans food chemistry, microbiology, physics, processing techniques, and sensory evaluation, with specialized focus on cereal applications, dairy science, food safety, functional foods, nutraceuticals, lipid applications, and prebiotic/probiotic studies. The department also explores transforming agricultural and forestry materials through chemical, thermal, mechanical, and biological processes to create bio-based products, renewable fuels, industrial chemicals, and other valuable commodities. This interdisciplinary work incorporates chemistry, enzymology, engineering, materials science, and other specialized fields.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
For an MAg or a course-based MSc degree, the Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.0 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution.
English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Alberta, and all applicants must be proficient in English before admission. International applicants must be able to demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) at the time of application. You can demonstrate ELP in several ways, including education, examination and secondary school coursework. TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
English is the primary language of instruction and communication at the University of Alberta, and all applicants must be proficient in English before admission. International applicants must be able to demonstrate English Language Proficiency (ELP) at the time of application. You can demonstrate ELP in several ways, including education, examination and secondary school coursework. TOEFL iBT, in-person or special at-home edition - Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent. IELTS - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment - Overall 70 with at least 60 on each subtest.
Tuition
CAD
12,093