• The University of Alberta offers a Master of Science in Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science program for a duration of 2 years (4 terms).
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program consists of two options: course-based, and thesis-based.
  • In the course-based, the program is designed for professionals who have been with government, industry, or private practice and who wish to return for upgrading and specialization.
  • In the thesis-based, the program is designed for students wishing to specialize and develop skills in research and scientific communication.
  • The Department offers world-class research divisions to compliment graduate studies in primary production and rangeland management, plant and animal sciences, food and agri-food products, and human nutrition and wellness.
  • The faculty and student ratio for this program is 1:14.
  • The university consists of 50 tenure-track faculty members, 42 faculty lecturers, and 97 sessional lecturers.
  • Students must also demonstrate proficiency in an approved language other than English.
  • The faculty have won multiple teaching and research awards at the local, provincial and national level, including 3M Teaching Award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, etc.
  • The average salary goes up to 45,750 USD after completing this program.