Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Soil Science in Edmonton Canada | University of Alberta
University of Alberta
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
12,093
(c. USD8,744.35)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Graduate students can choose among 18 thesis or coursework programs across five specialized disciplines: Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology and Management, Agriculture and Environment, Land and Water Reclamation/Restoration, and Environmental Soil Science. This academic concentration is designed for students who view soils as complex three-dimensional ecosystems or ecosystem elements, investigating methods to conserve soil and farmland amid global population growth. Research areas encompass: soil structure and classification; biogeochemical processes; soil chemistry; physical properties and mineral composition of soils; root zone ecology; plant-soil interactions and nutrient management.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A 4-year undergraduate degree in a related area, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized institution.
Grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 out of 4.0 in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (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. Academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 6.5, with at least 6.0 on each test band
Tuition
CAD
12,093