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

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

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Agriculture

₹5.4 L/Yr

CA$8,874 /Yr

Offered By: Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Alberta

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.

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹544864 (CAD 8874)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	₹663120 (CAD 10800)
Food	₹165780 (CAD 2700)
Total Cost	₹962138 (CAD 15670)
Health Insurance	₹59558 (CAD 970)
Books and supply	₹73680 (CAD 1200)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

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.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

61 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and awards, publications, relevant work, and volunteer experience.
Official Transcripts: Students have to submit a copy of their original official transcripts.
Reference letters: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Followings are the Career/Job opportunities after this course:

Food technologist
Naturopath
Nutritional therapist
Product/process development scientist
Quality manager

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)	Scholarship per student₹ 5.1 L/Yr$8,312	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Gyandhan Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 75,031/Yr$1,222	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Rotary Foundation Scholarships- Global Grants	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyMaster	TypeCompany-Sponsored	View Details
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 85,039/Yr$1,385	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details