Overview

Key facts

The program in Boreal Ecosystems and Agricultural Sciences focuses on the science and economics of plant, soil, land, and water resources. The program offered by the Memorial University of Newfoundland integrates brand-new labs in the Boreal Ecosystems Research Facilities, and through a combination of course, lab, and field work, and a required thesis, helps prepare students for any number of careers in environmental and agricultural industries.

Grenfell Campus is renowned for its environmental programming which enables students in its programs to draw upon a wide range of faculty with diverse environmental interests. Located in western Newfoundland, Grenfell is ideally placed to provide hands-on experiences in a diverse boreal environment. This includes wetlands, boreal forest, the Atlantic Ocean, numerous river systems, and sub-arctic tundra. With approximately 1,300 students, the university campus is an ideal size to allow students to work closely with faculty in pursuit of their studies.

Career opportunities

Upon completion of the program, you'll be equipped with a broad set of skills that will prepare you to work in environmental and agricultural industries and related fields such as:

food industry

forestry

natural resources

science education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Biology

Biology of Plants

Modern Biology and Human Society

Biology of Invertebrates

Principles of Genetics

Principles of Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. John's, Canada

Disciplines

Agriculture Environmental Sciences View 57 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application

Official transcript(s) (must be submitted by post mail or courier)

Two (2) letters of appraisal

Non-refundable application fee

Proof of English proficiency

Additional requirements (may be required).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

2148 CAD / year

≈ 2148 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

1652 CAD / year

≈ 1652 CAD / year

Additional Details

NL Students: $635

Living costs

St. John's

Canada

1159 - 1707 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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