Soil Science (PhD)

Doctor of Philosophy (Soil Science)

Expected duration: 3 years

Tuition and fees: Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees.)

Coursework

Each student’s program is individually tailored, though it must satisfy the requirements of the Department of Soil Science.

Thesis

Students must demonstrate competence in completing thesis research and pass an oral examination on their subject.

Graduation requirements

To meet graduation requirements, all students must demonstrate strong communications skills and hold (from their current program or in previous studies):

12 credit hours in fundamental and applied soil sciences at the senior undergraduate or graduate level

Three credit hours in experimental design and statistical analysis at the senior undergraduate or graduate level.

Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Normally the completion of a Master’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in the last two years of full-time university study is the minimum requirement for admission to the PhD program.

For a complete list of admission requirements, please visit the Graduate Studies Regulations section of the Academic Calendar.

In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The Soil Science PhD program has three application deadlines per year. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:

• Application fee (non-refundable)
• Unofficial copies of transcripts
• Curriculum vitae/resume
• Two letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
• Proof of English Language Proficiency, if required

Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.

Please contact the Department of Soil Science before submitting an application for admission. Applications without the support of a research supervisor are likely to be rejected.

Please note: Students must enter the name of their preferred advisor at time of application. 

Application deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications open up to 18 months prior to start term.

Applicants must submit their online application with supporting documentation and application fee by the deadline date indicated.

Start or continue your application