Overview

Features of the Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science programme at University of Alberta

The Department has active research programs in the following areas of specialization:
Animal Science: Research on basic animal biology and livestock management with applications in the fields of animal physiology and metabolism, immunology, microbiology, reproduction, animal housing, health and welfare, as well as genomics, bioinformatics and proteomics.
Plant Science: Studies in plant biology, applied ecology and agronomy within cereal, oilseed, forage and specialty crop production, incorporating plant biochemistry and proteomics, biotechnology, plant breeding and genomics, integrated pest management, as well as plant and field crop physiology.
Food Science and Technology: Food research encompassing chemistry, microbiology, physics, processing and sensory science with areas of excellence in cereal utilization, dairy science, food safety, functional foods and nutraceuticals, lipid utilization, and pre- and probiotics.
Nutrition and Metabolism: Clinical, community, metabolic and public health nutrition, as they relate to nutrition policy, infant and child health, and to chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity, and cancer. Animal based programs include livestock nutrition, feed evaluation and processing.
Bioresource and Food Engineering: Engineering applications related to bioresource utilization including food processing, bioproducts, bioenergy, biorefining, and agri-waste management.
Rangeland and Wildlife Resources: Examination of rangeland ecosystems, emphasizing applications in livestock or wildlife productivity, applied plant ecology, and rangeland or wildlife resources management.
Bioresource Technology: Application of chemical, thermal, mechanical and biological processes for the conversion of agricultural and forestry feedstocks into bio-based materials, biofuels, platform chemicals, and other value-added commodities of industrial relevance. Research is multidisciplinary in nature, and includes chemistry, enzymology, engineering, materials science, and other areas of specialization.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Animal Science

Plant Science

Food Science and Technology

Bioresource and Food Engineering

Rangeland and Wildlife Resources

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-15 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Nutrition & Dietetics Food Science Agriculture View 9 other PhDs in Food Science in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3.3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

For the PhD program, the Department’s minimum admission requirements are a Master’s degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. Exceptional students may be admitted directly from a bachelor’s degree.

The admission GPA will be calculated on the last 60 units of graded coursework completed, or on the equivalent of the last two years of full-time graded coursework.

a Curriculum Vitae,

a Motivation Letter Form (course-based MSc Specializations in Food Safety and Quality or Meat Quality) or a Research Statement Form (all other graduate degrees) (available in the application portal),

names and contact information of three references.

Tuition Fee

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International

8874 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8874 CAD per year during 72 months.
National

4732 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4732 CAD per year during 72 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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