The Degree of MAg (Renewable Resources) [Graduate]

Program Requirements

The Master of Agriculture program is a course-based program for students wishing to obtain a post-graduate education in agriculture.

Students are required to complete a minimum of ★30 in coursework, including a project equivalent to ★6 to ★12.

Coursework

★18 to ★24 in graduate-level coursework
Courses must be chosen in consultation with the supervisor and the Associate Chair (Graduate Programs) relevant to the topic of the project and within the realm of agriculture.

Research Project

REN R 906 (a project equivalent to ★6) OR
(a project equivalent to ★12)

Ethics Requirement

Students must fulfill the FGSR Academic Integrity and Ethics Training Requirement within the first 6 months of their program through two courses:

GET (Graduate Ethics Training), a web-based course offered by FGSR (5 hours)
CORE (Course On Research Ethics), a web-based course offered by NSERC (3 hours)

Professional Development Requirement

Students must complete the IDP portion of their FGSR Professional Development Requirement within the first 6 months for students starting in the fall term, and within the first 12 months for students starting in the winter term. Students in course-based programs may audit the relevant REN R 603 lecture for guidance for developing the IDP.

Length of Program

The program is designed to be completed in 16 to 20 months. However, with a heavier than normal course load, the program can be completed in 10 months, or it may be completed on a part-time basis over a maximum period of 6 years.

The maximum time to complete the course-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is six years.