Doctor of Philosophy

Program Format

Delivery Format: Primarily In-Person
Enrollment Options: Full-time
Standard Duration: 5 years or longer without scheduled breaks

Fee Information

Fee Format: Program Fee, payable each term
International Tuition Fee: Exempt

Program Overview

The PhD program in Agricultural Sciences through the Faculty of Agriculture is the first doctoral degree in Agricultural Sciences offered in Atlantic Canada. This thesis-based program will allow students to pursue advanced-level knowledge in agriculture and develop expert skills in their discipline of focus, while producing original, high-quality research that will impact audiences ranging from international scholars to local farmers. Through the PhD program in Agricultural Sciences, doctoral students will become independent, competent, critical thinkers who will be ready for a wide range of career options in academia, private industry, and government.

Students in this program are also able to complete graduate certificates which recognize specialized knowledge:

Students in the PhD in Agricultural Sciences program will join an intellectually and socially vibrant university community of professors, instructors, dedicated staff, undergraduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and fellow graduate students. Please visit the program's website to learn more about the areas of specialization available within the degree.