Graduate Studies
Program Offerings 2012
CHANGING LIVES
IMPROVING LIFE
Join us for
Graduate Studies
Preview Day
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
from 10am-1pm
University Centre, University of Guelph
explore Guelph’s 90+ graduate programs
meet with faculty & staff to learn more
about graduate programs and current
research opportunities
speak with admissions officers & financial
support professionals
hear what current graduate students have
to say about their program
take a tour of the Guelph campus
Sign up for a reminder email at:
www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies
We can’t wait to show you what we have to offer.
See you there!
THINK Guelph
Erin Franklin, Cambridge, ON
European Studies, MA
“Being a graduate student at Guelph means that I get to interact
closely with fellow graduate students, faculty members and through
my teaching assistantship, the undergraduate student body. There
is a real sense of involvement and community in being a graduate
student here.”
Kwan Yu Li, Mississauga, ON
Family Relations & Applied Nutrition MSc
“I chose to study at Guelph because of the excellent faculty,
research opportunities, supportive environment and
approachable faculty. Faculty are passionate about their research
and staff at Guelph are extremely dedicated to students.”
Anthony Merante, Niagara Falls, ON
Integrative Biology MSc
“Guelph’s campus is so different from any other. The walkways are
red brick, and buildings show the development of the University
from stone buildings to modern steel and glass structures.”
Christian Carello, Thunder Bay, ON
Chemistry MSc
“I have been given the opportunity to conduct research in a
good facility, teach undergraduate students in the laboratory,
and take interesting classes. The professors always have their
door open to any questions or concerns and I could not ask for
a better relationship with my advisor.”
Welcome to the University of Guelph
Welcome to the University of Guelph
where we strive to make graduate
study one of the most rewarding and
stimulating periods in your life.
Table of Contents A leading research institution with specialized professional programs, the
University of Guelph offers a unique environment for learning and living.
Why Choose the University of Guelph ...................................... 4-5
Here, you will find an academic community that is committed to creating,
City of Guelph ............................................................................6
Financial Support .......................................................................7 transmitting and applying knowledge to improve the social, cultural and economic
Admission Requirements ............................................................8 quality of life of people in Canada and around the world. Our graduate programs
Cost of Living .............................................................................9 and our graduate students are central to achieving this vision. Graduate study at
International Students ..............................................................10 the University of Guelph is supported by internationally renowned faculty who are
Collaborative/Interdepartmental Programs ..................................11
engaged in cutting-edge research and practice. You will have the opportunity to
College of Arts .........................................................................12
work closely with faculty members who are committed not only to their research
College of Social & Applied Human Sciences .............................13
College of Management & Economics .......................................14 but also to the development of their students as future researchers, educators and
Ontario Agricultural College ......................................................15 practitioners. As one of more than 2500 graduate students in over 90 graduate
College of Biological Science ....................................................16 programs, you will find Guelph highly conducive to developing your own network
Ontario Veterinary College ........................................................17 of like-minded scholars and to making friends from around the world.
College of Physical & Engineering Science .................................18
Visit Us ....................................................................................19 I am delighted that you have chosen to explore graduate opportunities at the
Graduate Programs ..................................................................20 University of Guelph. I encourage you to review our website, visit our vibrant
campus to experience our inspiring and innovative community, and contact our
faculty and staff to gain a better understanding of what it means to be a graduate
student at Guelph. We are confident that as you learn more about the quality of our
graduate programs, you will be eager to join us here at the University of Guelph.
Dr. Anthony Clarke, Assistant VP, Graduate Studies & Program Quality Assurance
www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies
Why Choose Guelph “ The outstanding quality of education, the professional
academic atmosphere, as well as the constructive feedback
from colleagues, fellow students, and advisory committee
members make graduate study at Guelph quite unique.”
Nathalie Newby-Montreal, QC - Population Medicine PhD
Why Choose Guelph?
Consistently ranked as one of Canada’s
top Comprehensive Universities by
Maclean’s Magazine.
Reputation Degree Options
Consistently ranked as one of Canada’s top Comprehensive Universities by Many programs at Guelph have varying degree requirements. At the Master’s
Maclean’s Magazine, the University of Guelph offers over 90 graduate programs level, students may have the opportunity to complete: coursework plus major
all recognized as leaders conducting cutting-edge research in their respective research project/paper, a thesis, pass by coursework, or may be eligible to
field of study. transfer into a Doctoral program. Specialized Graduate Diploma’s are also offered
Research in various programs. See program website for details about your degree options.
New and enhanced partnerships have fuelled a 33% increase in new research Interdisciplinary Approach
funding at the University of Guelph, boosting the total annual research Graduate Studies at Guelph offers the opportunity to study and conduct
complement to a record of $158 million. research across disciplinary boundaries. With access to professors and
Faculty professionals from a variety of disciplines, you can tailor a graduate program to
your specific research interests.
Our faculty members are committed to providing a personalized approach
to learning for their graduate students. In addition to making themselves Field Work
readily available for consultations with students, faculty members conduct Interested in attaining some hands-on experience? Many graduate programs
leading-edge research, use innovative teaching methods, are well connected have strong connections with industry allowing students to attain field-work
within their professional communities and are committed to student success. experience during their program and professional networking opportunities once
Their dedication creates a personalized, positive and well-rounded academic they graduate.
environment for graduate students in every discipline. Library
Graduate Funding Our students have access to an extraordinarily wide range of information
The success rate of Guelph students who apply for funding from the Natural through the main Library’s electronic resources and our innovative partnership
Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Social Science and with the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. The Tri-University
Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Ontario Graduate Scholarship Group of Libraries (TUG) provides access to a total of 7 million volumes
(OGS) program is consistently higher than the national /provincial average. including our own collection of 2.5 million volumes. Over 400 computers in the
Program Options library give students access to books, periodicals, films, audiovisual and archival
materials, government documents and maps.
We offer many programs and fields of study that are unique to the University
of Guelph. Please continue to review our brochure, visit our website and explore Your Department
the research interests of our faculty to gain a better understanding of our Guelph’s personal approach to graduate studies is one of our best attributes.
diverse interests. Departments provide a relaxed and intimate environment and our students feel
that the faculty, staff and students become their second family.
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“As a person with reduced mobility and English as a Second
Why Choose Guelph
Language, I had many fears when I began graduate studies. Student
services offered at the University of Guelph gave the support and
guidance I needed to achieve my goals. I feel like someone is always
there to listen and to accommodate my needs.”
Adriana Leon - Caracas, Venezuela - Food Safety & Quality Assurance MSc
Graduate Programs
Our faculty members are committed to
providing a personalized approach to
learning for their graduate students.
Campus Athletics & Facilities
Our beautiful campus is located on 350 hectares of land in the heart of Guelph, At Guelph you will find a wide range of athletics for your convenience. We have
Ontario. The self-contained campus is made up of charming traditional buildings a variety of classes, organizations, clubs, intramural sports and varsity teams.
and new facilities set amidst spectacularly landscaped grounds, phenomenal Twin Pad Arena 3 Gyms Cardio Machines
green space and an Arboretum creating an inspiring backdrop to complement 3 Dance Studios Running Track Weight Training Room
your graduate experience. 2 Pools 5 Squash Courts
Transportation Stadium Rock Climbing Wall
Eligible Guelph students have unlimited access to the City of Guelph transit
Graduate Students’ Association www.uoguelph.ca/gsa
and can use the bus system as often as they like.
As a full or part-time graduate student, you are a member of the Graduate
Conveniently located in Southwestern Ontario, students have access to
Students’ Association (GSA). Whether in negotiations with university administra-
surrounding cities via our on-campus GO Bus Terminal or Grey Hound Bus lines.
tion, participation on various university committees, or through interaction with
The Community other student organizations on campus, the GSA ensures that the interests of
We are a friendly, open and caring community that takes pride in the fact that graduate students are taken into consideration.
our personal approach to learning benefits students in every academic discipline. Student Services
We are home to students from across Canada and from around the world.
On-Campus Medical On-Site Day Care Financial Services
We believe in employment equity, and welcoming all people including women,
& Dental Facilities Learning Commons Career Services
aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized people and members
Centre for Students Student Life Alumni Affairs
of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Two-Spirited, Queer,
with Disabilities Counselling Services
Questioning and Intersex communities.
Housing www.housing.uoguelph.ca
Students have a variety of affordable housing options. On-campus graduate
students may choose to live in a one or two bedroom apartment or a graduate
house. Graduate students who have families may choose to live in one of 200
competitively priced townhouse units. Off-campus, there are many reasonably
priced housing options for students to choose from including: individual rooms,
apartments and houses.
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Enjoy Life in Guelph “ The campus is wonderful, the city is friendly. You never have
trouble finding somewhere to go or something to do.”
Mateen Shaikh - Cambridge, ON
Mathematics & Statistics PhD
Enjoy Life in Guelph
Commonly ranked as one of the
of the best places to live
best places to live in Canada
in Canada Magazine)
(Money Sense
(Money Sense Magazine)
Located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario (100 km west of Toronto), the City of Guelph City/Campus Events
offers the perfect setting to complement your graduate studies. Commonly ranked as March College Royal Sept Guelph Jazz Festival
one of the best places to live in Canada (Money Sense Magazine), Guelph prides itself on July Festival Italiano
maintaining its small-town charm while providing urban amenities for families and single October Graduate Studies
Multicultural Festival Preview Day -
adults alike. July Hillside Music Festival October 22nd
With just over 118,000 people, Guelph is a vibrant community and home to a lively Art on the Street
downtown core, a thriving cultural community, diverse recreational activities, numerous August Theatre in the Park
shopping facilities and a variety of special events. With so many attractions you’ll have
no problem finding the perfect escape from the lab or library.
QUEBEC
Montreal
For more information about the City of Guelph and attractions please visit:
City of Guelph: www.guelph.ca ONTARIO Ottawa Alfred
The Guelph Arts Council: http://guelpharts.ca/guelphartscouncil/ Kemptville
The River Run Centre: www.riverrun.ca
Lake Huron Kingston
MacDonald Stewart Art Centre: www.uoguelph.ca/msac
The Sleeman Centre: http://guelph.ca/living.cfm?smocid=2368 Toronto Lake Ontario
Donkey Sanctuary: www.thedonkeysanctuary.ca/website/index.php Guelph Guelph-Humber
Guelph Lake Conservation Area: www.grandriver.ca/ London
City of Guelph Farmer’s Market: www.guelphfarmersmarket.com/ Ridgetown
NEW YORK
Attractions close to Guelph include: Lake Erie
Windsor
African Lion Safari: www.lionsafari.com/
Elora Gorge: www.grandriver.ca
Rockwood Conservation Area: www.rockwoodheaven.com/conservation.html
St. Jacob’s Farmer’s Markets:
www.stjacobs.com/html/shopping-farmersmarkets.html
City of Toronto: www.toronto.ca
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“My department not only offered me a competitive funding package
Financial Support
Guaranteed Minimum Stipend for Doctoral Students but has provided me with travel funding for conferences. The faculty
Every new full time Doctoral student (Canadian or International) is have also facilitated useful SSHRC and OGS workshops for those of
guaranteed a minimum stipend of $17,500 per year for 3 years. us applying for external government funding.”
Many programs offer higher levels of support.
Mark Kaethler- Guelph, ON
University/College Awards & Scholarships Literary Studies/Theatre Studies in English PhD
Each College at the University of Guelph offers a variety of awards
and scholarships for graduate students. Visit the College website or
contact the department for more information. Financial Support
Board of Graduate Studies Research Scholarships
Incoming and continuing students may be nominated by their
The success rate of Guelph students who
department/school for the Board of Graduate Studies Research apply for funding is consistently higher
Scholarships valued at $2,000 per semester.
University International Graduate Scholarships than the national/provincial average.
In-coming and continuing international graduate students may be
nominated by their department/school for the University International
Graduate Scholarships which are valued at $2,000 per semester. Funding from External Agencies
Queen Elizabeth II Graduate Scholarships in Science We encourage students to apply for a variety of external awards to supplement their funding.
and Technology For more information about external funding opportunities for graduate students
The Ontario government, in partnership with the private sector, we encourage you to visit the following sites:
rewards excellence in graduate studies in science and technology
The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC):
through QEII Graduate Scholarships in Science and Technology
www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca
which are valued at $5,000 per semester. Canadian and Permanent
Resident students may be nominated by their department/school. The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC):
www.sshrc-crsh.gc.ca
Ontario Trillium Scholarship
The Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) Program:
This entrance scholarship, valued at $40,000 per year for up to
https://osap.gov.on.ca/OSAPPortal/en/A-ZListofAid/PRD1346626.html
4 years, is offered in partnership with the Ontario government.
All international doctoral applicants who meet the eligibility criteria The Canadian Institutes of Health Research:
will be considered. www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Graduate Research, Graduate Teaching & Graduate Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Service Assistantships www.vanier.gc.ca
Graduate students at the University of Guelph are a vital part of our Ontario Trillium Scholarship (OTS)
research and teaching community. We offer numerous opportunities www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/graduatestudies/index.cfm?finance/trillium
for graduate students to supplement their income with Graduate
University-Wide Awards Offered by the University of Guelph:
Research Assistantships (GRA), Graduate Teaching Assistantships
The University reserves the right to amend awards subject to the availability of funds.
(GTA) and Graduate Service Assistantships (GSA).
The Brock Doctoral Scholarship, $10,000 per semester (up to $120,000)
Tri-Council Top Ups Nora Cebotarev Memorial Graduate Scholarship, $25,000 over 2-3 years
The Dean’s Tri-Council Scholarships valued at $5,000 per year are Dairy Farmers of Ontario Doctoral Research Assistantships, up to $20,000 per year for 3 years
awarded in equal semesterly payments, to all, graduate students Highdale Farms, $14,000 over 2 years
holding a scholarship from NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR. Fred Thompson Scholarship, $9,000 payable over two years
Many other university-wide awards can be found at:
www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current
Important Note: Please read the announcement at:
www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/calendars/graduate/current/gradawards/index.shtml
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Admissions Requirements
Master’s and Doctoral graduates can earn
up to 50% more income than graduates
with a Bachelor’s degree.
Admissions Requirements
& Application Process
Master’s Degree Deadlines to Apply
Applicants are required to have completed a four year Honours degree, or equivalent, from a Application deadlines and entry dates vary by program. Some
recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum B- average over the last two years of programs admit students year round, while others have only a single
full-time equivalent study. admission point each year. We encourage students to apply as soon
as possible and recommend international students apply nine to
Doctoral Degree
twelve months in advance of their entry start date. Please review
Applicants are usually required to have completed a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from
program application requirements for further details.
a recognized post-secondary institution and must have achieved a minimum overall B average
in their Master’s program. Applicants must demonstrate strong potential for research. Application Fee
The fee to apply to most graduate programs at the University of
Graduate Diploma
Guelph is $100 [(MBA and MA (Leadership) application fee is $150)].
Applicants are required to have completed a four year Honours degree or equivalent from
a recognized post-secondary institution with a minimum of a B- average over the last two Application Checklist
years of full-time equivalent study.
We encourage students to:
Additional Admission Requirements
investigate program options,
Some departments may have additional or higher admission qualifications.
review minimum admission requirements & deadlines,
We recommend that you visit the Graduate Studies website, the program/department
website or contact the department directly for program specific admission requirements. make contact with program/department (see website),
Student’s whose first language is not English are required to present a passing English complete the English Language test (if required),
Language test (see page 11). apply online at the Graduate Studies Website before the
program deadline (online scholarship application available),
How to Apply pay the application fee,
Students who are interested in applying to a graduate program at the University of Guelph
arrange & collect all of the required documents:
must apply online at:
- application,
http://horizon.ouac.on.ca/guelph/grad - transcripts,
- two or three reference letters (see department website),
- program specific requirements (i.e. portfolio, etc.),
mail the package of documents to the department,
obtain a Study Permit (Student Visa if necessary),
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“My academic advisor is an extremely approachable and gracious
Cost of Living & Tuition Fees
individual. He pushes me to become my best and I attribute much
of my success to his teachings and mentorship.”
Jessica Haddad, Guelph, ON -
Human Health and Nutritional Sciences MSc
Cost of Living & Tuition Fees
89% of Grad Students report
successfully achieving employment
in their desired field.
Costs 2012 Domestic Student Expense Guideline
The following outline is an itemized list of expenses for a typical
domestic graduate student for one calendar year (12 months).
These costs are estimates and should only be used as a guideline.
Expense Cost
The costs incurred by a student vary depending on many factors
Tuition - Full-time $6,969*
including, but not limited to, your lifestyle, whether you are support-
ing family members, and the program to which you are admitted. Compulsory Fees $1,305
Computer expenses are not included in this guideline. Costs are in (Dental, drug plan, etc.)
Canadian dollars and are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Minimum Estimated Maximum
Room & Board $9,500 $14,385
Clothes $500 $1,200
Transportation $400 $1,200
Books & Supplies $800 $1,800
Miscellaneous $500 $1,300
TOTAL $19,974 $28,159
*Tuition fees vary for executive business programs
For the most up-to-date information about tuition fees please review the Student
Financial Services Website:
www.uoguelph.ca/registrar/studentfinance/index.cfm?fees/guelph_gr
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International Students “ One of the best things about my graduate experience at
Guelph is the relationship I have been able to develop with my
advisor. He encourages me to think freely, follow my ideas and
offers a lot of good suggestions.”
Hongjie Zhang- Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, China
Land Resource Science PhD
International Students
More than 400 graduate students from
70 different countries call Guelph home.
www.uoguelph.ca/graduatestudies
Applying to Guelph Costs
The application process is similar for international students, follow directions on page 8. The following outline is an itemized list of expenses for a typical
We recommend international applicants apply a minimum of international graduate student for one calendar year (12 months).
9-12 months in advance of their entry start date. These costs are estimates and should only be used as a guideline.
English Proficiency The costs incurred by a student may vary depending on many
factors including, but not limited to, your lifestyle, whether you
If your first language is not English, you are required to submit the results of a standardized
language test. Please see chart below for acceptable tests and required scores. are supporting family members and the program to which you are
admitted. Costs are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change
English Language Certificate Program www.eslguelph.ca at any time.
The University of Guelph offers an English language program for international students
wishing to apply to graduate studies. Successful completion of the advanced level of this
2012 International Student Expense Guideline
program meets the English language requirement for admission to graduate studies. Expense Cost
Tuition $16,341*
Compulsory Fees $1,305
Minimum (Dental, drug plan, etc.)
English Language Requirement Chart Overall Score
Health Insurance $756
University of Guelph English Language Certificate Advanced Level Estimated Estimated
Minimum Maximum
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) 60
Room & Board $9,500 $14,385
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic Test) 6.5 Clothes $500 $1,200
Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) 85 Transportation $400 $1,200
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE-A) 60 Books & Supplies $800 $1,800
(Note: A minimum score of 60 in each of the individual components)
Miscellaneous $500 $1,300
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Total $30,102 $38,287
Paper Based Test (PBT) 550
Internet Based Test (IBT) 89 * Cost of tuition varies for executive business programs.
Note: A minimum score of 21 must be achieved in each of the four categories (listening, speaking, reading, writing) Additional expenses to consider may include travel to or within Canada.
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“Guelph has an incredible range of innovative programs, which
Graduate Programs
provide opportunities for inter- and multi-disciplinary collaborations
across departments as well as an excellent reputation for both
teaching and research.”
Ashlee Cunsolo Willox - Guelph, ON
Rural Studies PhD
Graduate Programs
Choose from over 90 graduate
program options.
Collaborative Programs Interdepartmental Programs
International Development Studies, Neuroscience or Toxicology Guelph is internationally recognized for its interdisciplinary research
and graduate program options. Our interdepartmental programs are
Many graduate students choose to complement their graduate studies by adding a
facilitated by faculty members across campus and provide a variety of
collaborative program in International Development Studies, Neuroscience, or Toxicology.
opportunities to study at the intersection of traditional disciplines and
These options allow students to gain an in-depth understanding of their research area
leading-edge research.
and how it pertains in the context of their collaborative program. Students are required to
complete the requirements for their departmental degree and will take additional courses Bioinformatics MSc, MBioinf, GDip.
related to the collaborative program.
http://bioinf.uoguelph.ca/bioinf_program.html
International Development Studies MA, MSc, PhD
Biophysics MSc, PhD
cids@uoguelph.ca ext. 58966
big@uoguelph.ca
Neuroscience MSc, PhD Fields
Graduate Secretary: Wendy Arthur Molecular Biophysics
warthur@ovc.uoguelph.ca ext. 54900 Structural Biophysics
Toxicology MSc, PhD Cellular Biophysics
Graduate Secretary: Wendy Arthur Computational Biophysics
warthur@ovc.uoguelph.ca ext. 54900 Food Safety & Quality Assurance MSc, GDip.
Fields fsgrdsec@uoguelph.ca
Environmental Toxicology Rural Studies PhD
Molecular Toxicology Graduate Secretary: Joanne Gillis
Biomedical Toxicology gillisj@uoguelph.ca ext. 58901
Field
Sustainable Rural Communities
Sustainable Landscape Systems
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College of Arts “ I chose the Master’s in Theatre Studies at the University of Guelph for
a number of reasons. Not only is it a small, intimate, one-year program,
the department offers great funding, a chance to apply the skills I have
learned, and the opportunity to be advised by distinguished faculty
members renowned in their field.”
Donia Sawwan - Toronto, ON - Theatre Studies MA
College of Arts
Graduate students at the College of Arts conduct research in the liberal
and performing arts that serves society by exploring the depth and
breadth of human experience, in the past and the present, to help our
world chart a course for the future.
www.arts.uoguelph.ca
School of English & Literary Studies/Theatre School of Languages & History MA, PhD
Theatre Studies Studies in English PhD Literatures (Joint program with University of Waterloo
englthea@uoguelph.ca Fields European Studies MA & Wilfrid Laurier University)
English MA Studies in Canadian Literatures Graduate Secretary: Joanne Scheuer triuhistory@uoguelph.ca ext. 53556
Fields Colonial, Postcolonial, & euroma@uoguelph.ca ext 53884 Fields
Diasporic Studies Fields Canadian History
Studies in Canadian Literatures
Early Modern Studies Europe: Nationalism, Race, Imperialism & Slavery
Colonial, Postcolonial, & Diasporic
Sexuality & Gender Studies Supra-nationalism & Identity Early Modern European History
Studies
Transnational Nineteenth-Century Perspectives on European Cultures Modern European History
Early Modern Studies
Studies Scottish History
Sexuality & Gender Studies French MA
Studies in the History & Politics War and Society
Transnational Nineteenth-Century
of Performance and Theatre Graduate Secretary: Joanne Scheuer Medieval History
Studies
School of Fine Art & Music frenchma@uoguelph.ca ext 53884 Cold War Era History
Creative Writing MFA
(Facilitated at University of Studio Art MFA Latin American & Caribbean Philosophy MA, PhD
Guelph-Humber campus) Graduate Secretary: Barbara Merrill Studies MA Graduate Secretary: Janet Thackray
Graduate Secretary: Meaghan Strimas bmerrill@uoguelph.ca ext. 54671 Graduate Secretary: Joanne Scheuer jthack@uoguelph.ca ext. 56265
mstrimas@uoguelph.ca jscheuer@uoguelph.ca ext. 53884 Fields
Art & Visual Culture MA
Theatre Studies MA Continental, Social & Political
Graduate Coordinator: Sally Hickson
englthea@uoguelph.ca Philosophy
shickson@uoguelph.ca ext. 58234
History of Western Philosophy
Philosophy of Science,
Mind & Language
contact department for information
about additional research areas
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“I chose to study at the University of Guelph because of the
College of Social & Applied Human Sciences
collaborative PhD program in International Development Studies.
There are very few programs like this in Canada and I feel very
fortunate to be a part of it.”
Lauren Scannell - Ontario - Geography & International
Development Studies PhD
College of Social &
Applied Human Sciences
From neuroscience to international development studies, CSAHS is
committed to making a difference in everyday lives. Students have an
opportunity to put research into practice with internationally recognized
faculty in areas such as individual, family and workplace health, policy
and governance, the environment, and globalization.
www.csahs.uoguelph.ca
Applied Nutrition MAN Geography MA, MSc, PhD Psychology MA, PhD Sociology & Anthropology
frangs@uoguelph.ca Graduate Secretary: Nance Grieve Graduate Secretary: Robin Fraser Graduate Secretary: Shelagh Daly
519-824-4120 ext. 53968 geograd@uoguelph.ca ext. 56721 rfraser@psy.uoguelph.ca ext. 53508 daly@uoguelph.ca ext 53895
Criminology & Criminal Fields Fields Sociology MA, PhD
Justice Policy MA Environmental Management Clinical Psychology: Applied Fields
Graduate Secretary: Renée Tavascia & Governance Developmental Emphasis
Global Agro-Food Systems,
rtavasci@uoguelph.ca ext. 56973 Biophysical Systems & Processes Applied Social Psychology
Communities & Rural Changes
Family Relations & Applied Socio-Economic Spaces & Change Industrial Organizational Psychology
Work, Gender & Change in a
Nutrition MSc, PhD Political Science MA, PhD Neuroscience & Applied
Global Context
Cognitive Science
frangs@uoguelph.ca Graduate Secretary: Renée Tavascia Criminology & Criminal Justice
519-824-4120 ext. 53968 rtavasci@uoguelph.ca ext. 56973 (MA field only)
Fields Fields Sociological Criminology
Family Relations & Human Public Policy & Governance (PhD field only)
Development Comparative Politics: Industrial Public Issues Anthropology
Applied Human Nutrition Comparative Politics: Third World/ MA
Couple & Family Therapy Development Studies Graduate Secretary: Shelagh Daly
daly@uoguelph.ca ext 53895
Interested in International Development?
Graduate students can add International Development Studies to their
departmental degree through our collaborative program.
www.ids.uoguelph.ca/masters
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College of Management & Economics “ The great thing about my program is that I am not limited to
one advisor, I have two co-advisors and the relationship I have
been able to develop with each of them is very good. They
expect hard work but help me reach my goals and deadlines.”
Rita Patel - Hamilton, ON
Marketing & Consumer Studies MSc
College of Management
& Economics
Graduate students in the College of Management and Economics
acquire professional skills, analytical tools and a broad understanding
of human behaviour to advance individual careers and to respond
imaginatively to the social and environmental challenges facing business
and society today.
www.arts.uoguelph.ca/cme
Business Administration MBA Marketing & Consumer Economics MA, PhD
Manager, Executive Programs: Patti Lago Studies MSc Graduate Secretary: Sandra Brown
plago@uoguelph.ca ext. 56607 Graduate Secretary: Lisa Cauley sandilyn@uoguelph.ca ext. 56341
Fields lcauley@uoguelph.ca ext. 52725
Management PhD
Hospitality & Tourism Management Fields
Graduate Secretary: Lisa Cauley
(Online) Consumer Behaviour lcauley@uoguelph.ca ext. 52725
Food & Agribusiness Management Marketing Fields
(Online)
Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
Hospitality & Tourism (Residential) Market Research GDip.
Services Management
Leadership Studies Graduate Secretary: Lisa Cauley Organizational Leadership
MA (Leadership) lcauley@uoguelph.ca ext. 52725
Manager, Executive Programs: Patti Lago
plago@uoguelph.ca ext. 56607
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“I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Guelph
Ontario Agricultural College
and I chose to pursue my Master’s degree here. It was an easy
decision to continue my education at Guelph because they are
renowned for agricultural studies.”
Kelli Durham - Burford, ON - Plant Agriculture MSc
Ontario Agricultural College
Canada’s top agricultural research institution provides diverse
opportunities for cutting-edge graduate studies in extensive laboratory,
field and office settings. Mentored by world leading faculty, graduate
students in the OAC are making a difference in food, agriculture,
communities and the environment.
www.oac.uoguelph.ca
Animal & Poultry Science Food Science MSc, PhD School of Environmental School of Environmental
MSc, PhD fsgrdsec@uoguelph.ca Design & Rural Sciences
Graduate Secretary: Wendy McGrattan Development
Fields Environmental Sciences
wmcgratt@uoguelph.ca ext. 56215 Capacity Development & MSc, MES, PhD, GDip.
Food Chemistry
Fields Extension MSc ses.gradsec@uoguelph.ca
Food Processing
Animal Breeding & Genetics Food Microbiology Graduate Secretary: Sue Hall PhD Fields
Animal Nutrition srhall@uoguelph.ca ext. 56780
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Animal Physiology Plant Agriculture MSc, PhD Landscape Architecture Ecosystem Science & Biodiversity
Animal Behaviour & Welfare Graduate Secretary: Jean Wolting MLA Plant & Environmental Health
Food, Agricultural & jwolting@uoguelph.ca ext. 56077 Graduate Secretary: Diana Foolen
Resource Economics MSc, Fields dfoolen@uoguelph.ca ext. 56576
PhD Rural Planning &
Plant Biochemistry & Physiology
Graduate Secretary: Kathryn Selves Plant Breeding & Genetics Development MSc
fare@uoguelph.ca ext. 52771 Crop Production Systems (Planning), MPlan
Fields Graduate Secretary: Sue Hall
Food & Agricultural Economics srhall@uoguelph.ca ext. 56780
Natural Resource & Environmental Fields
Economics Canadian Rural Planning
& Development
International Development Planning
Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in Food Safety?
Consider our interdepartmental program in Food Safety & Quality Assurance MSc, GDip.
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College of Biological Science “ My passion for research and positive graduate student
experience led me to pursue a PhD. I transfered into the PhD
program after completing one year of my MSc.”
Justine Tishinsky - Huntsville, ON
Human Health & Nutritional Sciences MSc, PhD
(fast track to PhD)
College of Biological Science
Research conducted by the 300 graduate students in the CBS spans
studies of cellular function at the molecular level, lifestyle effects on
human health through to investigations of environmental factors
affecting the biodiversity of life forms on a global scale.
www.uoguelph.ca/cbs
Human Health & Nutritional Molecular & Cellular Biology
Sciences MSc, PhD MSc, PhD
Graduate Secretary: Andra Williams Graduate Secretary: Carol Schlaht
amwillia@uoguelph.ca ext. 56356 cschlaht@uoguelph.ca ext. 53815
Fields Fields
Nutritional & Nutraceutical Sciences Biochemistry
Nutrition, Exercise & Metabolism Cell Biology
Biomechanics Microbiology
Molecular Biology & Genetics
Integrative Biology MSc, PhD Plant Biology
Graduate Secretary: Mary Anne Davis
mdavis@uoguelph.ca ext. 56094
Fields:
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology
Comparative Physiology
Karen White
Graduate Admissions Secretar
y
College of Biological Science
cbsgrad@uoguelph.ca
16 519-824-4120 ext. 52730
“My advisor has been extremely helpful throughout my
Ontario Veterinary College
graduate experience. Any time I’ve needed assistance with my
project he has offered me guidance while still encouraging me
to learn independently. ”
Larry Morgan - Brantford, ON
Biomedical Science MSc
Ontario Veterinary College
The internationally recognized innovative and collaborative research at
OVC focuses on improving animal health and well-being by enhancing
our understanding of the development, prevention, diagnosis and
treatment of animal diseases and welfare issues thereby helping to
sustain a viable animal-human-environment interface.
www.ovc.uoguelph.ca
Biomedical Sciences MSc, Population Medicine MSc, PhD
MBS, PhD Graduate Secretary: Mary Elliott
Graduate Secretary: Wendy Arthur melliott@uoguelph.ca ext. 54780
warthur@ovc.uoguelph.ca ext. 54900 Fields
Fields Health Management
Biomedical Toxicology & Pharmacology Epidemiology
Reproductive Biology & Development Theriogenology
Cellular & Molecular Basis of Disease Public Health MPH, GDip.
Neuroscience
Graduate Secretary: Mary Elliott
Clinical Studies MSc, melliott@uoguelph.ca ext. 54780
MCS, GDip.
Veterinary Science (DVSc)
Graduate Secretary: Deyna Dinesen
ddinesen@uoguelph.ca ext: 54005 Fields
Pathobiology MSc, PhD, GDip. Clinical Pharmacology
Comparative Medicine
Graduate Secretary: Donna Kangas
Veterinary Anatomic Pathology
dkangas@uoguelph.ca ext. 54725
Comparative Pathology
Fields Veterinary Clinical Pathology
Comparative Pathology Epidemiology
Immunology Health Management
DID YOU KNOW? Veterinary Infectious Diseases Theriogenology
You can complete a MSc or PhD in an animal Veterinary Pathology
related field without being a veterinarian.
Check out our program options.
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College of Physical & Engineering Science “ My program sharpened my knowledge and understanding while
my advisor taught me applicable research techniques and skills
necessary to become a scientist.”
Tarek El Salti - Guelph, ON
Computer Science PhD
College of Physical &
Engineering Science
CPES offers numerous graduate programs enhanced by cutting-edge
facilities/partnerships including the Guelph Advanced Analysis Centre,
Electrochemical Technology Centre, Perimeter Institute, TRIUMF, Canadian
Light Source, SHARCNET, MITACS, Canadian Water Network, the Institute
for Quantum Computing and the Advanced Food & Materials Network.
www.cpes.uoguelph.ca
Chemistry MSc, PhD School of Engineering Physics MSc, PhD
(Joint with the University of Waterloo) Graduate Secretary: Laurie Gallinger (Joint with the University of Waterloo)
gwc@uoguelph.ca ext. 53848 soegrad@uoguelph.ca ext. 56187 Graduate Secretary: Linda Stadig
Fields Recruitment Officer: Jason Tyszka gwp@uwaterloo.ca ext. 52263
jtyszka@uoguelph.ca ext. 52433 Fields
Analytical Chemistry
Biological Chemistry or Biochemistry Engineering MASc, MEng, PhD Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics
Inorganic Chemistry Fields Chemical Physics
Nanoscience Biophysics
Water Resources Engineering
Organic Chemistry Astrophysics & Gravitation
Environmental Engineering
Physical Chemistry Subatomic Physics
Biological Engineering
Polymer Chemistry Quantum Computing
Engineering Systems & Computing
Theoretical Chemistry Industrial and Applied Applied Physics
Engineering Design of Sustainable Condensed Matter & Materials Physics
School of Computer Science Water Resource Systems GDip.
Computer Science MSc, PhD
Graduate Secretary: Sheryl Beauchamp Modeling Applications in Water
gradsec@socs.uoguelph.ca ext. 56402 Resources Engineering GDip.
Fields
Mathematics & Statistics
Artificial Intelligence MSc, PhD
Distributed Computing
Graduate Secretary: Susan McCormick
Human Computer Interaction
smccormi@uoguelph.ca ext. 56553
Applied Modeling
Fields
Applied Mathematics
Applied Statistics
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University of Guelph Graduate Programs
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Applied Nutrition MAN Environmental Science MSc, MES, Market Research GDip.
NEW Programs
PhD, GDip.
Art & Visual Culture MA Marketing & Consumer Studies MSc Graduate programs offering
European Studies MA
Bioinformatics MSc, MBioinf., GDip. Mathematics & Statistics MSc, PhD a thesis program option
Family Relations & Applied Nutrition
Biomedical Sciences MSc, MBS, Molecular & Cellular Biology Graduate programs that offer a
MSc, PhD
PhD, DVSc MSc, PhD coursework plus major research
Food, Agricultural & Resource project/paper option
Biophysics MSc, PhD Neuroscience MSc, PhD*
Economics MSc, PhD
Business Administration MBA Pathobiology MSc, PhD, DVSc, GDip. GDip.: Graduate Diploma
Food Safety & Quality
Food & Agribusiness Management Assurance MSc, GDip. Course based option: Program
Philosophy MA, PhD
Hospitality & Tourism Management offers Major Research Paper or
Food Science MSc, PhD Physics MSc, PhD
Capacity Development & Course based option
Extension MSc French Studies MA Plant Agriculture MSc, PhD Collaborative program: students
Chemistry MSc, PhD Geography MA, MSc, PhD Political Science MA, PhD may add a collaborative program
History MA, PhD Population Medicine MSc, PhD, DVSc to their departmental degree.
Clinical Studies MSc, MCS, DVSc, GDip.
Collaborative programs are not
Computer Science MSc, PhD Human Health & Nutritional Sciences Psychology MA, MSc, PhD stand alone programs.
MSc, PhD
Creative Writing MFA Public Health MPH, GDip.
Integrative Biology MSc, PhD
Criminology & Criminal Justice Public Issues Anthropology MA
Policy MA International Development Studies
Rural Planning & Development
MA, MSc, PhD
Economics MA, PhD MSc (Planning), MPlan
Landscape Architecture MLA
Engineering MEng, MASc, PhD Rural Studies PhD
Latin American & Caribbean
Engineering Design of Sustainable Sociology MA PhD
Studies MA
Water Resource Systems GDip. Studio Art MFA
Leadership Studies MA (Leadership)
Modeling Applications in Water Theatre Studies MA
Resources Engineering GDip. Literary Studies/Theatre Studies
in English PhD Toxicology MSc, PhD
Veterinary Science DVSc
Have questions? Please contact the Manager, Recruitment & Admissions
gradonln@uoguelph.ca or 519-824-4120 ext. 56198