Overview
We are the only plant sciences department in Canada capable of offering such a well-rounded experience in plant studies.
Features
- The Department of Plant Sciences at University of Saskatchewan is housed in the state-of-the-art Agriculture Building. Located within the building are 180 research laboratories and a 30,000 sq.ft. controlled environment facility.
- The 25,000 sq.ft. greenhouses are located within walking distance of the building. The land base dedicated to plant research totals 1,979 ha.
- The newly opened Grains Innovation Quality Lab intensifies research on value added quality traits.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Grassland and forest ecology, seed and seedbed ecology, oilsands reclamation
- Fungal disease resistance in lentils, strobilurin fungicides, stemphylium blight
- Barley and Oat Breeding
- Plant-soil interactions, grassland and forest ecology, invasive species management
- Pulse crop genomics and dry bean breeding
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Applications are accepted on a year-round, continual basis with no application deadline.
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Disciplines
Biology View 56 other PhDs in Biology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English. A minimum overall TOEFL score of 86 is required with a minimum score of 20 in each area, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each area
- Master’s degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. coursework required in master’s program)
Tuition Fee
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International
4932 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4932 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
4932 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4932 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Saskatoon
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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