Nine PhD programs are offered through OAC:

• Animal Biosciences [1]
• Environmental Sciences [2]
• Food, Agricultural & Resource Economics [3]
• Food Science [4]
• International Development Studies* [5]
• Neuroscience* [6]
• Plant Agriculture [7]
• Rural Studies [8]
• Toxicology* [9]

*Collaborative interdepartmental programs within the University of Guelph

General PhD Admission Requirements

• Applicants are usually required to have completed a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree from a recognized post-secondary institution and must have achieved a minimum B average in their Master’s program. Applicants must also have demonstrated strong potential for research.
• Standings higher than the minimum 'B' average are required in some departments for admission to doctoral programs.
• Some departments may have additional or higher admission qualifications. We recommend that you visit the program/department website for program specific admission requirements.
• See the University of Guelph Graduate Studies website [10] for more details.