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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) - Plant Biotechnology

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) - Plant Biotechnology

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $21,000 CAD

  • Application fee

    $120 CAD

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PGWP

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Highlights
Practical laboratories

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-March-2024 2024-03-01
Fall-September 01-March-2025 2025-03-01
Fall-September 01-March-2026 2026-03-01

Overview

Bachelor of Science (Agriculture) - Plant Biotechnology

The Plant Biotechnology program at Manitoba gives students an education in the sciences and advanced biotechnologies applied to the improvement, protection and uses of agricultural and horticultural crops.

Students must complete 120 credits hours of degree core, restrictive electives and free elective courses.

The Plant Biotechnology Program will provide an integrated and comprehensive study of genetic, physiological and pathological factors and modern technological processes associated with the sciences of plant improvement, production, protection, and utilization. 

The program will provide an understanding of the biological principles that determine the heredity, growth, and responses of plants and plant pathogens to cultural and environmental factors.

Students can apply for the Cooperative Education Program

Two work terms are required to graduate with a Co-op designation. 

Co-op courses (3 credit hours each) are used towards free electives.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$30,714

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $8,316
Accommodation 1 bed room $9,714
Tuition 1 person $21,000

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.30 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Transcripts and course information from previous studies
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • A personal statement about your goals for the program
  • A portfolio of your previous work (If required)
  • An audition or interview (If required)
  • Reference contact information (If required)
  • VISA and Passport

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6
listening
6
writing
6
speaking
6
reading

TOEFL

86
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

58
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

Cambridge

180
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Intensive Academic English Program (IAEP):

Foundations Level

This course focuses on foundational English skills in oral communication, vocabulary acquisition and grammar development. This course emphasizes basic English language skills necessary for daily life settings

Levels 1 to 4 

Levels 1-4 of the IAEP are designed to prepare intermediate and advanced level students for academic study. The program emphasizes the English language skills necessary for university success.

LevelEntry RequirementLead toFees
Level 5
  • 5.5 (Academic) or higher in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
  • 5.5 (Academic) or higher in the International English Language Testing System Indicator (IELTS Indicator)
  • Minimum 16 in each component and 70 overall on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition)
  • 50 or higher in the Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL)
  • 45 Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Duolingo English Test (95 and above)
undergraduate studies, graduate studies, and certificate programs$328 per week

Placement Test (foundations level and levels 1-4)

All students who have not been admitted directly into Level 5 will take a placement test.

Students will be required to take the Duolingo English Test (DET). This test will determine which level students are placed in.


Academic background and requirement

General entrance requirement: 

High school diploma with 5 full credits at the senior level. 

Note: In cases where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces, applicants will require higher averages than stipulated to be successful in the admissions competition.

  • Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U
  • A minimum average of 70% over the following courses, with no less than 60% in each course:
    • English 40S
    • Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
    • Two academic 40S courses

 

GPA:

China: Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate (中國語文)

High school diploma with 5 full credits at the senior level. 

An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior-level courses, with no less than 60% in each course: 

• English • Senior Level Mathematics or Pre-Calculus Mathematics • A third academic course • A fourth academic course

 

India: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate

General entrance requirement: General Certificate of Education (GCE) with a minimum of two courses at the Advanced (A) level, and three courses at the GCSE/IGCSE/Ordinary (O) level. 

An equivalent minimum average of C (70%) over the following courses (at least two courses at the A level), with no less than D (60%) in each course: • English • Mathematics • A third academic course • A fourth academic course

Career opportunities

  • Plant Biotechnologist
  • Agricultural Research Scientist
  • Biotechnology Research Associate
  • Crop Improvement Specialist
  • Genetic Engineer (Plant)
  • Seed Technologist
  • Agricultural Biotechnology Consultant

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