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Ph.D. in Plant Sciences

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What will I learn?

The Department of Plant Sciences presents a truly unique experience to students by offering research-based Ph.D. programs in agronomy, crop science, horticultural science, plant ecology or rangeland studies in one department. We are the only plant sciences department in Canada capable of offering such a well-rounded experience in plant studies.

The Department of Plant Sciences is housed in the state-of-the-art Agriculture Building. Located within the building are 180 research laboratories and a 30,000 sq.ft. controlled environment facility. The 25,000 sq.ft. greenhouses are located within walking distance of the building. The land base dedicated to plant research totals 1,979 ha. The newly opened Grains Innovation Quality Lab intensifies research on value added quality traits.

The Crop Development Centre is a "centre for excellence" for crop breeding, and is fully integrated into the Plant Sciences Department. Since its inception in 1971, the Centre's programs have developed over 350 crop varieties.

Which department am I in?

College of Arts and Science

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$4,932.00 (2,99,108) per year
CAN $1,644.00 per term (Both international and domestic PhD students pay the same rate)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

January 2025

Venue

College of Arts and Science

University of Saskatchewan,

Room 265 Arts, 9 Campus Drive,

Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan (SK),

S7N 5A5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

A Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study.

A cumulative weighted average of at least 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the Master's degree.

Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and research.

English language proficiency requirements

  • IELTS - Fully qualified: Overall score of 6.5 with no score below 6.0 in each area
  • TOEFL iBT - Fully qualified: Overall score of 86 with minimum scores of 19 in each area
  • Cambridge C1 Advanced - Fully qualified: Overall score of 176
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) - Overall score of 115, with minimum individual scores of 95 in each area
  • PTE Academic - Fully qualified: Overall score of 63 with minimum scores of 59 in each area
  • CAEL - Minimum score of 70%, with minimum individual scores of 60

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Saskatchewan

USask is a research-intensive university in Western Canada, home to a dynamic and international community from more than 130 countries worldwide.

  • Beautiful riverside campus exceeding 2,000 acres
  • International student community representing 130 countries
  • Top 15 Canadian research university
  • Scholarships and bursaries available