Master of Science - Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science

University of Alberta

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Masters Degrees

Qualification

2 years

Course duration

8/31/2025

Start Date

US$6534

Fee

Description
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Scholarships

The MSc course-based degree is a 2 year course-based program designed for professionals who have been with government, industry, or private practice and who wish to return for upgrading and specialization. Students are required to complete 8 graduate level courses, AFNS 601 Seminar course, 8 hours of Ethics, Professional Development and a project. The MSc thesis-based degree is a 2 year thesis-based program designed for students wishing to specialize and develop skills in research and scientific communication. It prepares students either for further advanced training or for mid-management positions in government or industry. Students are required to complete 3 graduate level courses, AFNS 601 Seminar course,8 hours of Ethics, Professional Development and research, write and defend a thesis. 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. Divisions Animal Science research spans a number of disciplines, including animal nutrition and metabolism, sustainable management, physiology, molecular genetics, genomics, reproductive efficiency and prenatal development, ethology, and carcass and meat quality. Research programs address issues of importance to the beef, dairy, swine, and poultry industries such as food safety, food quality, production efficiency and sustainability, and environmental health. Food Science and Bio resource Technology research takes an integrated approach to value-added utilization of agricultural commodities, targeting both food and industrial products. Research programs exist in food microbiology, food processing, food engineering and bio resource technology. Research addresses consumer demand for food safety and quality, develops food processing technologies, creates innovative food and industrial products, and develops valuable bio products from agricultural commodities and waste. Human Nutrition research explores the links between nutrition and human health. Research programs span a number of disciplines including nutrition and metabolism, physiology, immunology, epidemiology, nutritional assessment, community nutrition, and public health. Research activities are strategically focused on health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and cancer, infant and child health and community nutrition, with the ultimate goal of preventing diseases and enhancing the quality of human life. Plant Bio systems research crosses many disciplines in the areas of plant physiology, biochemistry, plant breeding, pest biology and management, weed management, plant pathology, and rangeland management. Research programs cover both traditional and new crops including canola, triticale, barley, wheat, peas, potato, forage crops and Saskatoon berries and address issues of crop improvement and production efficiency, sustainable agriculture and environmental health, and development of new plant-derived products for health and industrial applications.

For international students

For a thesis-based MSc degree, the Department's minimum admission requirements are an undergraduate degree with an admission GPA of at least 3.3 on the 4-point scale from the University of Alberta, or an equivalent qualification and standing from a recognized institution. English language requirement: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT): Total score of 90 with a score of at least 21 on each of the individual skill areas (internet-based) or equivalent; IELTS: 6.5, with at least 6.0; PTE Academic: 61 with a minimum band score of 60. Deadline: Fall Term (September): May 15

2 years - Full time

Fee

CAD$8,874.00 (US$ 6,534) per yearStandard Fee - Thesis-Based yearly fee: CAN $8,874, Course-Based fee: CAN $1,901.52 per 3 credit course; Non-Standard fee - CAN $8,874.07 (Annual fee) Please check with institution

Start Date

8/31/2025

Address

University of Alberta, North Campus, EDMONTON, Alberta (AB), T6G 2R3, Canada

Dr Catherine Field Graduate Scholarship in Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences

Value of scholarship

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How to applay

By nomination only. Students should contact their department for details on their application process. Nominations are submitted to FGSR by the Department (or Faculty). The Graduate Scholarship Committee makes the final decision. Additional Information Deadlines on this page are approximations. Departments may have their own internal deadlines for adjudicating awards before submitting to FGSR. Please contact your department directly about deadlines. The value and number of awards and scholarships are determined yearly and may increase or decrease. Departments can confirm the current value of open awards and FGSR deadlines through GSMS.

Requierments

Open to full time or part time registered students Superior academic achievement Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences Dietitian registered with a Canadian Dietetic Regulator Preference given to students enrolled in a thesis-based master’s degree Selection based on academic achievement Selection based on demonstrated research ability and potential Selection based on relevance of the research to the field of study If there is no successful nominee for this scholarship for a period of two years, the scholarship may be offered to any student registered full- or part-time in thesis-based graduate study in Human Nutrition and Metabolism Open to Canadian citizens. Open to permanent residents. Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits. Open to applicants in doctoral programs. Open to applicants in masters programs. Open to Graduate Certificate students. Open to applicants in course-based study programs. Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs.

Who can applay

All international

Wayne Borden Graduate Travel Award

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Requierments

Academic Requirements: Satisfactory academic standing Area of Study: Agricultural Life and Environmental Sciences Preference Criterion: Preference given to a student whose area of research is in the area of Soil Science Selection Criterion: Selection based on academic achievement Additional Information: This award is to support a graduate student who is traveling to collect research data or who has been invited to present their research at a national or international conference Open to Canadian citizens Open to permanent residents Open to foreign nationals holding Canadian study permits Open to applicants in course-based study programs Open to applicants in thesis-based study programs Open to applicants in doctoral programs Open to applicants in masters programs Open to full time and part time registered students Number of Awards Variable

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One of the top five universities in Canada and the top 100 in the world, the University of Alberta (UAlberta) is a large, immersive and inspirational institution.
There are more than 200 undergraduate programs and 18 faculties across five campuses. Over 36,000 students call UAlberta home, with international students making up 7,000 of them. There are more than 130 nationalities represented at the university.
Founded in 1908, UAlberta has a strong history of innovative teaching. This has consequently built its international reputation as a leading university. It consistently fares well in global university rankings and stands out in many subject areas.
International students will feel at home on campus, as the dedicated International Student Services team is very helpful and friendly. Students can choose from a variety of on-campus accommodations to suit their needs, as well as be awarded for academic excellence in the form of scholarships.
There is plenty to get involved in outside of study time. Many students are attracted to UAlberta because of its diverse and vibrant location. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, students can enjoy a young, vibrant city with a strong and dynamic economy. The north campus is above the beautiful North Saskatchewan river valley, one of the continent’s biggest urban parklands, where students can bike, hike, ski, and much more.
The university strives to create an empowering student experience that prepares individuals to make a positive difference to the world after they graduate. UAlberta has one of the highest graduate employment rates in Canada, and the province of Alberta has the highest average salaries in the country.

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