$14,670 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Master of Science [M.S] Agriculture
- Dalhousie University offers a Master of Science in Agriculture for a duration of 2 years.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
- The Faculty of Agriculture at Dalhousie University offers an MSc in Agriculture and a PhD in Agricultural Sciences, in a broad range of specialties.
- The MSc program is thesis-based and designed to provide a foundation for subsequent studies at the doctoral level, and for professional careers in research and development, teaching, industry, and extension.
- The research areas of the programs are:
- Agribiology
- Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, and Rural Studies
- Agricultural Chemistry and Agricultural Technology
- Animal Science
- Aquaculture
- Environmental Sciences
- Food Science, Plant Science, and Soil Science
- Students are required to take a minimum of 4 graduate courses (3.0 credit hours each).
- The remaining 3 courses are selected by the student in consultation with his or her supervisor.
- As the program is research centred, all students must complete a research thesis embodying original contribution in the thesis field of study. The thesis is defended at an oral examination.
- In addition, students must be admitted to candidacy within the first 4-6 months of their program, must do a teaching assistantship in at least one UG class in order to gain knowledge and experience in classroom instruction.
- Students can apply for scholarships, awards, bursaries, and prizes according to their eligibility skills.
- The average salary goes up to 44,000 USD after completion of the program.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $12645 | $12645 |
| Books and supply | $2025 | $2025 |
| Total Fees | $14670 | $14670 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 92 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| GRE | Graduate Record Examination | 300 | 340 | 2 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 65 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students should have completed a 4-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university.
- A minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.33 (B grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Completed a 4-year UG degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- Or, completed a 3-year undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.