Program Overview for M.Agr in Applied Microbiology in Canada:
Applied microbiology is the study of the microbial world and the way it interacts with our own. It looks at how we can harness and utilize the powers of the microbes in areas ranging from biotechnology to pest control, to bio-refineries, to pharmaceutical applications. A wide range of microbial bioproducts is possible.
Faculty interests include:
- Value-added crop utilization
- Novel techniques to detect food adulteration and traceability
- Lipid quality, utilization and biotechnology
- Food nanotechnology
- Food enzymology; meat quality; functional foods
- Nutraceuticals and Nutrigenomics
- Microbial bioproducts and biotechnology
- Fermentation and formulation technologies
- Food and environmental microbiology
- Carbohydrate quality and utilization
- Protein quality and utilization
- Biocontrol of Molds and Mycotoxins; and Mycology
These are the international student eligibility for the M.Agr in Applied Microbiology in Canada
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
Other Documents Required are:
- Transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Four referees
These are the domestic student eligibility for the M.Agr in Applied Microbiology
- A cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)
- a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
Other Documents Required are:
- Transcripts
- CV/Resume
- Four referees
These are the test eligibilities for the M.Agr in Applied Microbiology to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for M.Agr in Applied Microbiology in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 86
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for M.Agr in Applied Microbiology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$90.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,489.60/year |
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| You will earn CA$14,489.60/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.32/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.32/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.32/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for M.Agr in Applied Microbiology in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$90.00 | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,489.60/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,489.60/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.32/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.32/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.32/hour. | |||||||
Students accepted into the P.G.D. and M.Agr. programs must be able to support themselves through their entire program as no financial support is available for them. They are also not eligible to apply for academic awards.
Students accepted into the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs receive financial support from their supervisor’s research funds. Students are also able to apply for academic awards and funds to support the student experience.
In addition to potential funding from your department, there are scholarships and awards available to all eligible students. There are also special programs for international students from China and Mexico.
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