Overview

Plant Agriculture Research in the department at University of Guelph is divided into four areas: Plant Biochemistry and Physiology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Crop Production Systems, and Bioproducts.

Elevate your impact

Broaden your high-paying career options by achieving a graduate degree. M.Sc. and Ph.D. graduates in plant science are highly sought after by Canadian and international employers.

Careers

Crop consultant
Plant breeder
Plant geneticist
Plant physiologist
Research associate
Research and development director
Senior scientist

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Plant Disease Epidemiology and Management

Advanced Plant Breeding

Fruit and Vegetable Technology

Advanced Plant Genetics

Agroecosystem Design and Function

Applied Bioinformatics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-06 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-05-09 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-09-05 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

120

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Agriculture View 4 other PhDs in Agriculture in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

89

Duolingo English Test

120

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Other requirements

General requirements

The PhD program requires a MSc degree by thesis in a field appropriate to the proposed area of specialization with a minimum B average.

Tuition Fee

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International

6444 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3222 CAD per semester during 72 months.
National

6456 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3228 CAD per semester during 72 months.

Living costs for Guelph

1157 - 1804 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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