Overview
Both Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics programs at University of Guelph are focused on developing a fundamental understanding of economic principles and their application to agricultural, resource, rural and related issues through research. Problem identification, conceptualization skills, and communication skills are also an important area of development.
Elevate your impact
- Broaden your career options by achieving a high-quality graduate degree and improve your ability to make a difference in the world.
Research-based studies
- Alongside faculty members and other students, you will develop, conduct and publish impactful research in your area of plant interest.
Careers
- Policy analyst
- Professor
- Research associate
- Economist
- Data scientist
- Consultant
- Chief officer
MSc and PhD graduates from the Department of FARE apply their rigorous training and research experience in a number of rewarding ways. Many of our graduates take positions in government, such as the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs, Health Canada, and Forestry Canada. Some join private firms or become sought-after consultants. Others become professors.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Methodologies of Econometrics
- International Food Sector and Policy Analysis
- Natural Resource Economics
- Applied Policy Analysis
- Agricultural Trade Relations
- Food Firms, Consumers and Market
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Food Science View 9 other PhDs in Food Science in CanadaWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Student insurance
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- 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
- PhD - minimum of 73% (B) in your Master’s program equivalent to the MSc in FARE (Note: most successful applicants have an average of 80%, A-, or higher.)
- PhD applicants are required to write the General Graduate Record Examination (GRE-General only).
Tuition Fee
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International
6444 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3222 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
6456 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3228 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Guelph
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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