Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Plant Agriculture in Guelph Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
|
Guelph Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,681
(c. USD14,115.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Plant Agriculture offers Master of Science and Doctoral programs specializing in plant science, with a strong research emphasis on horticultural species, turfgrass, ornamental plants, and agricultural crops. The department's research focuses on four key disciplines: Plant Biochemistry and Physiology, Genetic Improvement and Breeding, Agricultural Production Methods, and Bioproduct Development.
You'll collaborate with professors and peers to design, execute, and disseminate meaningful research projects aligned with your botanical specialization.
Access top-tier research infrastructure including controlled environment chambers, experimental plots, agricultural fields, and greenhouse complexes.
Career paths include: Agricultural consultant, Crop improvement specialist, Genetic researcher, Plant function analyst, Scientific investigator, R&D leadership roles, Principal researcher positions
Alumni from our Plant Agriculture graduate programs pursue successful careers across multiple professional sectors.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students require an MSc degree by thesis in a field appropriate to the proposed area of specialization with a minimum B average.
English Language Proficiency
Canadian Academic English Language Test (CAEL) - 70
International English Language Testing System (Academic) (IELTS) - 6.5
Duolingo English Test (DET) - 120
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) Note: A minimum score of 60 must be achieved in each individual component - 60
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT)) Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) – 89
Tuition
CAD
19,681