Master of Agriculture Specialization in Conservation and Restoration of Land and Water (Renewable Resources)

This program provides an advanced degree in environmental agriculture with a focus on the conservation and restoration of soils and water resources. Participants are trained in the evaluation and management of greenhouse gases from agricultural sources, minimizing environmental impacts from agricultural practices, and restoring agroecosystems. Courses taken in this program can contribute towards the requirements to become a Registered Professional Agrologist.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants hold an undergraduate agriculture degree or a degree from an allied discipline such as environmental or biological sciences.

Program Requirements

Students are required to complete a minimum of 30 units, including 15 units of topical electives, and either 9 units of free electives combined with a 6 unit capping research project, or 3 units of free electives combined with a 12 unit capping research project. A 12 unit capping research project requires departmental approval.

Course Requirements (30 units)

15 units of topical electives from

3 or 9 units of free electives selected from

REN R at the 500- to 700-level
FOREC at the 500- to 700-level
R SOC at the 500- to 700-level

6 or 12 units selected from

Professional Development and Ethics Requirements

Students are required to fulfill the GPS Professional Development Requirement and the GPS Ethics and Academic Citizenship Requirement .

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 to 12 months, or it may be completed on a part-time basis. The maximum time to complete the program as set by the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies is six years.