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

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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Applications are accepted on a year-round, continual basis with no application deadline.

Language

English

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saskatoon, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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115

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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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)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

4132 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4132 CAD / year

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Living costs

Saskatoon

Canada

1279 - 1865 CAD / month

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General requirements

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Living costs

Saskatoon

Funding

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