Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Plant Agriculture - Physiology and Biochemistry in Guelph Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
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Guelph Canada
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
19,681
(c. USD14,152.37)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Research in the Department of Plant Agriculture builds upon core principles of plant physiology and biochemistry. These studies yield insights into factors influencing light absorption, nutrient utilization, water efficiency, and biochemical processes across molecular, cellular, plant, and crop scales. The findings help establish methods for breeding stress-resistant plants, determining optimal weed management timing, and improving post-harvest storage techniques for produce.
Career paths include: Crop advisor, Plant breeding specialist, Genetics researcher, Plant physiology expert, Scientific associate, R&D leadership roles
Principal investigator positions
Graduates with M.Sc. or PhD degrees from Plant Agriculture pursue careers in various sectors.
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.
TOEFL- internet based : minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21
IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.
paper based- minimum score of 600
Computer Based- minimum score of 250
Tuition
CAD
19,681