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Sep 30, 2024
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University of Alberta Calendar 2024-2025
Master of Agriculture Specialization in Conservation and Restoration of Land and Water (Renewable Resources)
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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.
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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
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.
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