Master of Science [M.S] (Renewable Resources)
Field of Study:
$18,977 /Yr
- MSc in Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 2 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program discover and disseminate new knowledge about forests, rangelands, crops, wildlife, soils, and water.
- The different degrees offered the department of the university is:
- Master of Agriculture (Course-based)
- MBA-MAg (Course-based)
- MBA-MF (Course-based)
- Master of Forestry
- Master of Science (Thesis-Based)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Thesis-based)
- Graduate students can select from 18 thesis-based or course-based degrees in five different topic areas.
- The topics areas are Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology and Management, Agriculture and the Environment, Reclamation and Restoration of Land and Water, and Environmental Soil Science.
- The student-faculty ratio for this program is 21:1.
- The major research areas of the Renewable Resources program are:
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Enhanced Forest Management
- Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture
- Land Reclamation, Remediation, and Restoration
- Soil Science
- The University of Alberta offers many scholarship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students with outstanding academic potential.
- The Renewable Resources Distributed Learning Centre is a multi-use, high-tech, smart video classroom designed to facilitate distributed learning, research collaboration, and professional education.
- The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta provides solutions to global challenges in the areas of agriculture, nutrition, the environment, and human ecology.
- It conducts a robust research program that provides solutions to global challenges in the areas of agriculture and food, the environment, community and individual well-being, and bioresource innovation.
- Job opportunities after MSc in Renewable Resources are Green Construction Manager, Renewable Energy Consultant, etc and the average salary goes up to 42,000 USD.
Important Dates
Apart from the given date applications are accepted on rolling basis.
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Winter Intake | |
Application Deadline For Spring Intake | Dec 1, 2024 |
Application Deadline For Summer Intake | Mar 15, 2025 |
Application Deadline For Fall Intake | May 15, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $18977 (CAD 26357) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | $7776 (CAD 10800) |
Food | $1944 (CAD 2700) |
Total Cost | $9720 (CAD 13500) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students are required to have completed a four-year bachelor’s degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
- Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must complete a 4-year UG degree with a 60% score i.e first-class division in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.
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
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Official Transcripts: Students have to submit a copy of their original official transcripts.
- Reference letters: Students will choose letter writers that will be able to comment on their academic record as well as other experiences or relevant skill sets.
- Three Letters of Reference: The online application system will notify the references and allow the student to upload their letters. Letters can be academic or business references.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Similar Programs
Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Application Deadline For Spring Intake (1st Dec 2024) Application Deadline For Summer Intake (15th Mar 2025) Application Deadline For Fall Intake (15th May 2025) | USD 18,977 /Yr CAD 26,357 /Yr |
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Ouac Application Deadlines For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Mar 2025) | USD 21,352 /Yr CAD 29,656 /Yr |
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USD 9,307 /Yr CAD 12,927 /Yr |
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Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Dec 2024) Application Deadline For Autumn 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025) Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Jul 2025) | USD 15,431 /Yr CAD 21,432 /Yr |
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Career and Placement after Course
Following are the career opportunities for the students:
- Green Construction Manager
- Renewable Energy Consultant
- Solar Project Manager
- Wind Farm Site Manager
- Renewable Energy Sales Representative
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 12,600/Yr$17,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) | Scholarship per student$ 8,640/Yr$12,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 1,800/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Golden Key Graduate Scholar Award | Scholarship per student$ 1,080/Yr$1,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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