Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Plant Agriculture - Breeding and Biotechnologies in Clinton Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
|
Clinton Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,681
(c. USD14,121.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Department of Plant Agriculture prioritizes plant breeding and associated disciplines such as genetics, genomics, molecular biology, and biotechnology. This comprehensive research yields significant progress in understanding how plant characteristics are genetically controlled. In certain instances, studies lead to gene identification and refined plant enhancement techniques, including tissue culture methods, molecular selection, and superior germplasm. Much of this research culminates in developing new crop varieties, which are then licensed to commercial partners across Ontario and elsewhere. The University earns over $800,000 each year from royalties on seed sales of various varieties and germplasm produced by the Department's breeding initiatives. This revenue stands as the University of Guelph's most substantial and reliable source of intellectual property income.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The usual requirement for admission into the PhD program is a MSc degree by thesis in a field appropriate to their proposed area of specialization with a minimum 'B' average and supportive letters of reference. Direct admission to the PhD program is permitted to applicants holding an honours baccalaureate degree and demonstrating extraordinary academic and research capabilities. It is also possible for a student to transfer from the MSc without completing the requirements for that degree if the student has an excellent academic record and has strong research progress that can be expanded to the doctoral level. The request for transfer must be initiated by the student and must be done no earlier than the end of the second semester and no later than the end of the fourth semester. Applicants should submit a statement of research interests, background experiences, and career goals to assist in the identification of an appropriate faculty adviser with the resources necessary to support the thesis research.
IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.
TOEFL- internet based : minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21
paper based- minimum score of 600
Computer Based- minimum score of 250
Tuition
CAD
19,681