Master of Science [M.S] - Master [2 Years]
$5,325 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science

  • The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science program for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program consists of two options: course-based, and thesis-based.
  • In the course-based, the program is designed for professionals who have been with government, industry, or private practice and who wish to return for upgrading and specialization.
  • In the thesis-based, the program is designed for students wishing to specialize and develop skills in research and scientific communication.
  • The Department offers world-class research divisions to compliment graduate studies in primary production and rangeland management, plant and animal sciences, food and agri-food products, and human nutrition and wellness.
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:14.
  • The university consists of 50 tenure-track faculty members, 42 faculty lecturers, and 97 sessional lecturers.
  • Students must also demonstrate proficiency in an approved language other than English.
  • The faculty have won multiple teaching and research awards at the local, provincial and national level, including 3M Teaching Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, etc.
  • The average salary goes up to 45,750 USD after completing this program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $5325 $5325
Total Fees $5325 $5325

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 90 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 61 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have a four-year undergraduate degree (preferably Science or Engineering based) or its academic equivalent.
  • Grade point average (GPA) of 3.3 out of 4.0 or B+ on a letter-based scale in the last two years (approximately 60 credits) of post-secondary study.
  • Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants, whose first language is not English.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this 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 (preferably Science or Engineering based) with first-class or a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • Students will need to submit school results for Class XI showing a competitive average and course registration for Class XII, or Class XII mid-year results.
  • Students in CBSE or CISCE schools, they present 75%+ on their final Class XII exams.

Submission of GRE scores is optional for this program, however, if students have taken the GRE exam then it is recommended to submit the GRE scores for a better chance of admission.

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.