Guelph,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Plant Agriculture - Breeding and Biotechnologies in Clinton Canada | University of Guelph
University of Guelph
|
Clinton Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
20,512
(c. USD14,717.69)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 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 enhanced plant enhancement techniques, incorporating 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 developed by the Department's breeding initiatives. This stands as the University of Guelph's most substantial and reliably profitable intellectual property income source.
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.
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
20,512