Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science

Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science

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	Program Email:	afns.grad@ales.ualberta.ca

Department Profile

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Areas of Research

Animal Science
Bioresource and Food Engineering
Food Science and Technology
Nutrition and Metabolism
Plant Biosystems (Plant Science)
Rangeland and Wildlife Resources

Programs
		Typical Length (in years)	Typical Entry
	MAg (Course)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	MEng (Course)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	MSc (Course)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	MSc (Thesis)	2	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)
	PhD	4	Fall (Sept) Winter (Jan)

Minimum Admission Requirement

GPA

a baccalaureate degree or its academic equivalent from an academic institution recognized by the University of Alberta
3.3 GPA on a 4.0 scale on the most recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent)

English Language Proficiency

Applicants with degrees/qualifications in a language other than English may need to demonstrate English Language Proficiency through one of the following exam scores:

TOEFL: minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or a total score of 88 with a score of at least 20 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based)
MELAB: minimum score of 85
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band score of 6.5, with at least 5 on each band
CAEL: overall minimum score of 60, with at least 60 on each subtest
PTE (Academic): overall minimum score of 59

Department Application Deadline
		Canadian	International
	Fall (Sept) Entry	No deadline (rolling applications)	May 15
	Winter (Jan) Entry	No deadline (rolling applications)	Sept 15

Tuition & Fees (typical)

approximately $5,000 CAD per year (full-time Canadian/Permanent Resident)
approximately $8,650 CAD per year (full-time International student)

Funding (typical)

The University of Alberta does not guarantee funding and funding levels may vary. Please contact the department for details.

Canadian

$19,000 for MSc thesis-based student
$21,000 for PhD student

International

$19,000 for MSc thesis-based student
$21,000 for PhD student

About the Department

unique academic department, the first of its kind in North America
integrates many disciplines in order to meet the growing demands for safe, inexpensive and nutritious foods; bioproducts; and healthy human environments
highly dynamic, progressive team of 60 academic staff and 200 graduate students
practice leading cutting-edge research to improve the health and quality of life, from primary production and biotechnology in plant and animal sciences, to innovative food and agri-food products, to human nutrition and wellness

How to Apply?

Your first step is to visit the website of the department offering your program of interest and to inquire with the department. Different departments have different application procedures and approaches, so always inquire first. See How to Apply.

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