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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Renewable Resources] From University of Alberta

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Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Renewable Resources)

4 year

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Natural Sciences,

Sciences

6,525/Yr

6,525 /Yr

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PhD in Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta allows students to complete this course in 2 years.
It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time basis.
The program discovers and disseminate new knowledge about forests, rangelands, crops, wildlife, soils, and water.
The different degrees offered the department of the university is:
- Master of Agriculture (Course-based)
- MBA-MAg (Course-based)
- MBA-MF (Course-based)
- Master of Forestry
- Master of Science (Thesis-Based)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Thesis-based)
Graduate students can select from 18 thesis-based or course-based degrees in five different topic areas.
The topics areas are Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology and Management, Agriculture and the Environment, Reclamation and Restoration of Land and Water, and Environmental Soil Science.
The student-faculty ratio for this program is 21:1.
The major research areas of the Renewable Resources program are:
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Enhanced Forest Management
- Environmentally Sustainable Agriculture
- Land Reclamation, Remediation, and Restoration
- Soil Science
The University of Alberta offers many scholarship opportunities to undergraduate and graduate students with outstanding academic potential.
The Renewable Resources Distributed Learning Centre is a multi-use, high-tech, smart video classroom designed to facilitate distributed learning, research collaboration, and professional education.
The Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta provides solutions to global challenges in the areas of agriculture, nutrition, the environment, and human ecology.
It conducts a robust research program that provides solutions to global challenges in the areas of agriculture and food, the environment, community and individual well-being, and bioresource innovation.
Job opportunities after PhD in Renewable Resources are Green Construction Manager, Renewable Energy Consultant, etc and the average salary goes up to 42,000 USD.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	6525

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	10800
Food	2700
Total Cost	13500

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students are required to have completed a master degree, or its academic equivalent, from an academic institution, recognized by the University of Alberta.
Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B Grade) on the University of Alberta's 4-point scale based on the recent two years of full-time study.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year UG degree with a 60% score i.e first-class division in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
GPA of 3.0/4.0 (B Grade) based on the recent two years of full-time study (or equivalent) is required.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

90 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

310 / 340

Avg. Score in

GRE

125 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Transcripts: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Reference Form/Letter: Three reference forms and letters of recommendation completed and uploaded by referees (Teachers, guidance counsellors, or Professors) directly to the online portal.
Research Proposal: 2-5 page description of the proposed research project, outlining the relevant legal issues, preliminary arguments, and the proposed research methodology.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Statement of Motivation: It is one that connects areas of interest and career goals, as well as past education and work experience, with the programs offered and the work being done at the University of Alberta.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Following are the career opportunities for the students:

Green Construction Manager
Renewable Energy Consultant
Solar Project Manager
Wind Farm Site Manager
Renewable Energy Sales Representative

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
University of Alberta Graduate Fellowship	Scholarship per student 5,544/Yr$5,544	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES)	Scholarship per student 8,312/Yr$8,312	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
University of Alberta Doctoral Recruitment Scholarship	Scholarship per student 3,572/Yr$3,572	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Ms. Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship	Scholarship per student 33,115/Yr$33,115	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships	Scholarship per student 52,637/Yr$52,637	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Ontario Graduate Fellowship	Scholarship per student 8,459/Yr$8,459	Level Of StudyDoctorate	TypeMerit-Based	View Details