Overview

Plant Agriculture Research in the department at University of Guelph is divided into four areas: Plant Biochemistry and Physiology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Crop Production Systems, and Bioproducts.

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Broaden your high-paying career options by achieving a graduate degree. M.Sc. and Ph.D. graduates in plant science are highly sought after by Canadian and international employers.

Careers

Crop consultant
Plant breeder
Plant geneticist
Plant physiologist
Research associate
Research and development director
Senior scientist

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management

Advanced Plant Breeding

Fruit and Vegetable Technology

Advanced Plant Genetics

Agroecosystem Design and Function

Applied Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-08 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

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89

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Agriculture View 4 other PhDs in Agriculture in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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120

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89

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

The PhD program requires a MSc degree by thesis in a field appropriate to the proposed area of specialization with a minimum B average.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15512 CAD / year

≈ 15512 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

6261 CAD / year

≈ 6261 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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