Starting May 2027- Apply before Feb 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
Starting September 2027- Apply before Jun 2027, International. This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country.
International applicants should complete their applications & receive acceptance at least three months before the term starts to allow time for visa processing.
Language
English
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Disciplines
Overview
The Department of Food and Bioproduct Sciences is housed in the state-of-the-art College of Agriculture and Bioresources building, a prominent edifice on the beautiful USask campus.
Features
- This Applied Microbiology research driven unit at University of Saskatchewan focuses on small class size, ready access to and help from faculty supervisors, and hands-on experiential training in numerous high-caliber facilities, including laboratories in: food and bioproduct chemistry and analysis; food microbiology; molecular and environmental microbiology; product development and sensory evaluation; biotechnology; and food and bioproduct processing.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- Value-added crop utilization
- Novel techniques to detect food adulteration and traceability
- Lipid quality, utilization and biotechnology
- Food nanotechnology
- Food enzymology
- Meat quality
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 115
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 63
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
- a cumulative weighted average of at least a 80% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work)
- a four-year honours, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 4,167 AUD / year (≈ 4,132 CAD / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 4,167 AUD / year (≈ 4,132 CAD / year)
Living costs
Saskatoon, Canada: 1,290-1,881 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships are available for Applied Microbiology. Confirm your nationality, country of residence, and intended start date to see the scholarships you are eligible to apply for. A selection process will still be applied by the provider.
