Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Plant Agriculture - Bioproducts in Guelph Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
|
Guelph Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
20,512
(c. USD14,722.41)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The utilization of agricultural crops and their byproducts to create diverse bioproducts (such as: sustainable fuels, construction materials, and consumer goods for households, buildings, and vehicles) represents a growing research field.
Image: Bioproducts research tour in BDDC facilitiesPlant Agriculture studies in this domain encompass: bioproduct development, production, and evaluation, along with plant science research that promotes eco-friendly farming practices and genetic enhancement of crops for industrial applications. This research yields insights into how characteristics of bioproducts made from plant-derived cellulose, oils, proteins, starches, and other components extracted from seeds, stems, husks, and corn cobs influence their functionality.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in an honours plant science/biology program, or the equivalent, from a recognized university or college with an average academic standing of at least 'B' during the last two years of full-time study (or equivalent). To assist in identifying a suitable thesis advisor(s), applicants should submit a short statement of research interests. Supportive letters of reference are essential and should outline the applicant's strengths and weaknesses. Students may be admitted in the Fall, Winter or Summer semesters. The University of Guelph requires that applicants from some foreign institutions have a MSc (or equivalent) degree before they are considered for admission to the University of Guelph's MSc program.
The minimum acceptable score is 550 for the paper-based TOEFL, 213 for the computer-based TOEFL, an overall score of 89 with no individual component below 21 for Internet Based TOEFL, 6.5 for IELTS
Tuition
CAD
20,512