McGill University, Montreal, Quebec - Courses & Fees

Montreal, QuebecUniversity Public College

The department of Plant Science offers programs that will train tomorrow's ecologists, botanists, agrologists, and biotechnologists.
This M.Sc. in Plant Science requires approximately two years for completion.
The program consists of two graduate-level courses, seminars, and a research project leading to a thesis.
Students must complete a 45-credit course and research program established by their supervisor and advisory committee.
The challenge of using the knowledge accumulated in the field of biology to answer these questions falls in great part to plant scientists. Subsequent career paths are varied but include work with government agencies, the private sector, or further graduate studies in a related field.

Important Dates

Event	Start Date	End Date
Application Deadline For Winter 2024 Intake	Feb 15, 2023	Aug 31, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1
Tuition Fees	₹1658414
Health Insurance	₹73619
Total Fees	₹1732033

Living Costs

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing and Food	₹635490
Transportation	₹46971

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a B.Sc. degree in an area related to the chosen field of specialization.
The minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is 3.0/4.0 (second class–upper division) or a minimum GPA of 3.2/4.0 during the last two years of full-time university study.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Applicants must hold a B.Sc. degree in an area related to the chosen field of specialization from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, according to the grading scale on the transcript.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

86 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

65 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3.0 / 4

Minimum gpa

GPA

McGill Certificate of Proficiency in English or McGill Certificate of Proficiency - English for Professional Communication: Certificate of Proficiency awarded.
GRE is not required but highly recommended.
Duolingo English Test (DET) is not accepted for admission to graduate programs at McGill University.

Required Document List

Followings are the required documents:

Official Transcripts: Students need to submit a copy of their original transcripts.
Statement of Interest: Statement of interest is one of the few ways to describe that faculty have to understand the student's motivation, the seriousness of purpose, and their level of commitment to the discipline.
Two Reference Letter: Students will choose letter writers who will be able to comment on their academic record and other experiences or relevant skill sets.
CV/Resume: including a summary of your academic background, professional experience, and other relevant activities (e.g., community involvement, volunteer work, etc.).
Academic documents.
English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Plant Materials Manager.
Research Scientist.
Plant Breeder.
Business Development Manager.
Food Scientist or Technologist.
Assistant Sensory Scientist.
Trainee Scientist.
Technical Assistant/Lab Assistant.

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Sandhya and Swati Sharma MBA Leadership Award	₹480332.2	Yes	Mar 15, 2023
Jared J. Davis Grant	₹61400	Yes	N/A
Australia Awards Scholarship	Variable	Yes	N/A
Debesh Kamal Scholarship	₹85039	Yes	N/A