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Master of Science in Soil Science (MSc)

At University of British Columbia

Location

Canada

Qualification

Master's Degree

Fees

CAD9884

(2026)

Duration

1.5 Year(s)

Next intake

11.01.2027

Entry Score

6.5

IELTS

Course info

A collaboration between the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and Faculty of Forestry, the inter-faculty Soil Science Graduate Program offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to MSc and PhD degrees. A collaboration between the Faculty of Land and Food Systems and Faculty of Forestry, the inter-faculty Soil Science graduate program offers opportunities for advanced study and research leading to MSc and PhD degrees. Students are registered in the Faculty of Graduate Studies through either the Faculty of Land and Food Systems or the Faculty of Forestry, depending upon their research interests. Areas of study include biometeorology, forest nutrition and nutrient cycling, mycorrhizal ecology, soil biology, soil quality and fertility, soil-plant interactions, ecosystem services, and land and water systems.

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Duration: 1.5 Year(s)

Fees: CAD9884

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2027	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2027	Vancouver
Term 1 (September), 2027	Vancouver
Term 2 (January), 2028	Vancouver
Summer (May), 2028	Vancouver

Entry requirements for University of British Columbia

Applicants for a master's degree program must hold the academic equivalent of a four-year bachelor's degree from UBC with: a minimum overall average in the B+ grade range (76-79% at UBC) in third-year level and above courses; or academic standing with at least 12 credits of third- or fourth-year courses in the A grade range (80% or higher at UBC) in the field of study; or applicants who have a four-year bachelor's degree, or its academic equivalent, which does not meet the requirements stated above, but who have had significant formal training and relevant professional experience to offset such deficiencies, may be granted admission on the recommendation of the appropriate graduate program or faculty and approval of the Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.

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Application Deadline

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Further information

If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at University of British Columbia. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.