MSc Soil Science at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The Soil Science (MSc) program embraces all aspects of soil science related to agricultural and other ecosystems. Teaching and research is focused on the sustainability and productivity of the land base, enhancement of crop and livestock production and maintenance of soil, water and food quality as affected by agriculture and other human activities.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Master of Science (Soil Science) program is a two-year thesis-based program consisting of a combination of coursework and research. All students are required to take SOIL 7220: Principles of Scientific Research and Communication and three credit hours of SOIL courses at the 7000 level.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies outlined in the Graduate Studies Regulations section of the Academic Calendar. Applicants normally have a strong background in soil science and/or a strong background in the basic sciences related to the students proposed area of study. The department head and the Soil Science Graduate Studies Committee will evaluate the adequacy of the applicant’s background when making admission recommendations. Applicants can be conditionally admitted into a program if they are admitted into the English Language Centre’s Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP) Level 5/AEPUC entrance requirements. Proof of this may be submitted in the form of an admission letter from the English Language Centre. The AEPUCE program must be completed prior to starting their Master’s program.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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