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Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Applied Microbiology - Thesis-based at University of Saskatchewan

University of Saskatchewan, Canada

Programme overview

Emphasis in course work and research is on the role and exploitation of microbial activities in agriculture, industry, and the environment. Faculty research interests include water quality, safety, fermentation, yeast nutrition, microbial biotechnology, applied mycology, microbial genetics, feed biotransformation, environmental microbiology, and microbial lipids. Programs may be oriented towards Biotechnology.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: a minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level; additional courses, if recommended by the student's Advisory Committee; thesis defense; Work-Integrated Learning Concentration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units); a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study

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.

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

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