Overview

About the program

The Department of Plant Science at the University of Manitoba is a leader in agricultural research in Canada, having created the first canola variety and the first hybrid rapeseed variety. The department is also a leader in canola and cereal breeding, cytogenetics and plant biotechnology.

Some of our fields of research include:

Agronomy and plant protection
Plant breeding and genetics
Sustainable cropping systems
Plant physiology-biochemistry
Plant biotechnology, genomics and bioinformatics

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Plant Genomics
Genetic Mapping in Plants
Advanced Plant Breeding
Advanced Weed Science
Advanced Plant Science Seminar
Epidemiology of Plant Disease
Topics in Plant Physiology
Advanced Plant Physiology
Topics in Agronomy
Topics in Plant Pathology
Advanced Crop Production
Quantitative Genetics and Plant Breeding
Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

12 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Botany View 7 other PhDs in Botany in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

PTE Academic

61

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Science) program, you must have a minimum of a Master of Science degree.
Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Plant Science (PhD) program and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant’s intended program of study and area of specialization.

Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

$100 application fee (non-refundable)
Unofficial copies of transcripts
Curriculum vitae/resume
Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
Proof of English Language Proficiency if required

Tuition Fee

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International

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.
National

6068 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3034 CAD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Winnipeg

1056 - 1650 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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