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Master of Sustainable Agriculture

University of Guelph

  • Guelph, Canada
  • 1.33 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of Guelph campus

About the program

Two-year diploma in sustainable crop and livestock production, With optional co-op.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate applied knowledge and practical skills in Sustainable Agriculture. Apply concepts related to two academic years in guided assignments and practical contexts. Communicate work appropriately and complete subject-relevant projects or assessments.

Career outcomes

  • Farm and agricultural operations
  • Field research and surveys
  • Soil and nutrition management
  • Agricultural consulting
  • Pest and weed management
  • Further study in agricultural science
  • Agronomy or environmental management

Curriculum

  • Two academic years
  • Blended delivery
  • Optional co-op. Core: field crop production systems
  • Precision agriculture
  • Environmental science in agriculture
  • Integrated pest management
  • Weed management
  • Agribusiness
  • Livestock production systems
  • Plant nutrition and fertility
  • Soil properties and management
  • And agricultural marketing.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university with a 70% (B-) average in the last two years of full-time study (about 3.0 on the 4.0 scale as stated by the university)
  • Programme-specific requirements and two academic references.

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognized university, Programme-specific requirements, Two academic references.

Documents you’ll need

  • Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme page for entry terms
  2. Deadlines and requirements. Apply online through the OUAC graduate application and pay the application fee
  3. 125 CAD (150 CAD for MBA
  4. MA Leadership
  5. MCLC
  6. MPAcc and MRE). Upload documents in WebAdvisor and name at least two academic referees. Meet the English proficiency requirement. After an offer
  7. Apply to IRCC for a study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$38,503 CAD
Application fee$125 CAD
Deposit$7,700 CAD

Program details

CampusGuelph
Faculty or schoolOntario Agricultural College
DepartmentScience
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value4
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.33 years.