Master of Science in Soil Science (MSc)
Degree:
Master of Science
Specialization:
Soil Science Quick Facts
Faculty:
Faculty of Land and Food SystemsSubject:
Agriculture and Forestry
Mode of delivery:
On campus
Program components:
Coursework + Thesis required Application
Possible start dates:
| Deadlines for | ||
|---|---|---|
| Start date | Students with Canadian or US credentials | Students with international credentials |
| September | January 1st | January 1st |
| January | June 1st | June 1st |
| May | September 1st | September 1st |
Program contact details
Link to program website:
Application enquiries:
- Lia Maria Dragan, lfs.gradapp@ubc.ca
Please mail paper documents to:
MacMillan Building
Room 344 - 2357 Main Mall
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Canada
Opportunities
Research focus:
Areas of study include biometeorology, forest nutrition and nutrient cycling, land use and land evaluation, mycorrhizal ecology, soil biology, soil chemistry and mineralogy, soil fertility, soil physics and hydrology, soil-plant interactions, soil and water conservation.
Tuition / Program costs
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $91.80 | $153.00 |
| Tuition * | ||
| Installments per year | 3 | 3 |
| Tuition per installment | $1,449.72 | $2,546.90 |
| Tuition per year | $4,349.16 | $7,640.70 |
| Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible) | $3,200.00 (-) | |
| Other Fees and Costs | ||
| Student Fees (yearly) | $709.00 (approx.) | |
| Costs of living (yearly) | $16,763.00 (approx.) | |
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.
Further Information
Link to UBC calendar:
UBC Calendar 
