Agriculture (MSc)
Gain a foundation for studies at the master's level and for professional careers in research and development, teaching, industry, and extension.
Why choose this program?
Work alongside our global experts to address the significant challenges to local and global sustainability, food security, and health and well-being targeted by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. You can help make a difference.
Careers
Program options
The following Agriculture (MSc) options are offered by Dalhousie’s Faculty of Agriculture.
Research areas
Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics and Rural Studies:ÌýConsumer Behaviour; Agribusiness and Management; Food Demand; Production Economics; Resource and Environmental Economics; Rural Development; Agriculture, Food and Well Being; Professional Practice
- Bioresources and Environmental Sciences:ÌýWaste Management, Environmental Microbiology, Ecology, Pest Management, Agricultural Systems, Resource Management, Food Science, Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Chemistry, Nutrient Management, Soil Fertility, Soil Conservation, Soil Management, Bioproduct Science, Environmental Stress Physiology, Entomology, resource economics
- Animal Science:ÌýNutrition, Animal Behaviour, Genetics and Breeding, Animal Product Technology, Physiology, Animal Management, Aquaculture (Shell-Fish and Fin-Fish culture)
- Plant Science:ÌýCropping Systems Management, Plant Genetics, Nutrition, Pathology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Horticulture
- Agricultural Engineering:ÌýPrecision and Digital Agriculture, Mechanized Systems, Machine Learning, Sensing and Automation, Innovative Processing, Alternative and Green Energy, Biofuels and Bioproducts, Water Management Systems
- Food Bioscience:ÌýFood science and technology; food biotechnology; food bioactives; nutrition; impact of food on health; functional foods and nutraceuticals; value-added food; food processing; food nanotechnology; food safety and quality; sustainable food systems.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies.
Why study at Dal's Agricultural Campus?
Benefit from studying at one of Canada's research powerhouse universities, on a campus that's home to state-of-the-art facilities, an on-site working farm, and almost 1,000 acres of research fields, gardens and greenhouses.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet theÌýFaculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirementsÌýas well as any program-specific admission requirements before you can apply.
Program-specific requirements
Admission into this program is subject to the following minimum requirements:
- minimum GPA of 3.0/4.3 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours (2 years) of study
- if required, TOEFL iBT scores of at least 92 or IELTS (Academic) scores of at least 7.
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The research experience gained doing an honours research project is invaluable in assessing whether or not you enjoy research and have an aptitude for it. Students are usually not accepted without previous research experience. Exceptions can be made if an applicant has extensive relevant practical experience from work or other studies.
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The Faculty of Agriculture requires all graduate candidates to:Ìý
Confirm supervision by a faculty member from the Faculty of Agriculture.Ìý
Formally apply to the Faculty of Graduate Studies: for more information review the Faculty of Graduate Studies How to Apply p²¹²µ±ð. 
Financial information
Fee format
Full-time program fees: 1 year
Scholarship and funding opportunities
The Faculty of Agriculture has a small number of competitive scholarships for students entering their graduate program. These scholarships are through generous donations from external sources and are based on academic achievement.
