Program Overview for PhD in Soil Science in Canada:
The Department of Soil Science provides instruction in the use and management of land resources. Teaching and research is focused on the sustainability and productivity of the land base, enhancement of crop and livestock production, and maintenance of soil, water, and food quality as affected by agriculture and other human activities.
Soil Science has a strong graduate student program for both MSc and PhD degrees. Our topic areas are diverse, embracing all aspects of soil science related to agricultural and other ecosystems.
Broad research categories include agrometeorology, landscape dynamics, pesticide science, soil chemistry and minerology, soil ecology, soil fertility and nutrient management, soil physics, and land remediation.
These are the international student eligibility for the PhD in Soil Science in Canada
Master's degree in Soil Science or a related field; CV/Resume ; Letters of Recommendation: 2
Please Note that:(Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two previous years of full time study (60 credit hours) is the minimum requirement for admission to the PhD program. With special recommendation of the department, exceptional applicants with an honours bachelor’s degree may be considered for entry to PhD study)
These are the domestic student eligibility for the PhD in Soil Science
Master's degree in Soil Science or a related field; CV/Resume ; Letters of Recommendation: 2
Please Note that:(Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B or equivalent) in the last two previous years of full time study (60 credit hours) is the minimum requirement for admission to the PhD program. With special recommendation of the department, exceptional applicants with an honours bachelor’s degree may be considered for entry to PhD study)
These are the test eligibilities for the PhD in Soil Science to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for PhD in Soil Science in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 100
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Soil Science in Canada.
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| Application Fees | CA$100.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,912.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$14,912.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.65/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.65/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.65/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for PhD in Soil Science in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$100.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | Click Tuition fee | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$10,200.00/year (CA$850.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$14,912.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$14,912.00/year by working (20h/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 11.65/h) + (40h/week * 4 weeks * 4 months * CAD 11.65/h) at minimum wage of CA$11.65/hour. | |||||||
The name of your preferred supervisor is required at time of application.There are many funding opportunities:
- Teaching/Research Assistant
- Work Study Program
- Master's and Doctoral Award for Indigenous Students
- International Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship
- International Graduate Student Student Scholarship
- There are other funding opportunities available for international students
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