The Degree of MSc (Agricultural, Food, and Nutritional Science) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

The Department offers a thesis-based MSc and a course-based MSc.

For the thesis-based MSc, in addition to satisfying the general requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research, candidates for the MSc degree must

1. Normally complete three ★3 graduate courses as recommended by the supervisor and supervisory committee.
2. Complete AFNS 601 - Seminar  - students normally register for one term in year two and are required to present one seminar.
3. Prepare an acceptable thesis presenting results of the research conducted. Candidates will be examined orally on their thesis by committees formed according to Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research regulations.
4. Complete the minimum period of residence of two, four-month terms of full-time attendance at the University of Alberta.

No language other than English is required for the thesis-based MSc degree.

For the course-based MSc degree, candidates normally are expected to

1. Complete eight ★3 graduate courses as recommended by the supervisor and supervisory committee.
2. Complete AFNS 601 - Seminar - students normally register for one term in year two and are required to present one seminar.
3. Complete a research project equivalent to at least ★3.

No language other than English is required for the course-based MSc degree.

Length of Program

For the thesis-based MSc, the time required to complete the program will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken. Normally two years of study and research are needed to complete the degree program. There is a four-year time limit.

The time required to complete the course-based MSc will vary; however, the time limit for program completion is six years from the date of initial registration.