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Professional Course-Based Master's Programs

    Improve your Life, Elevate your Career

    Our professionally focused programs are designed to help you improve your life, elevate your career and make an impact in your field. With many programs that feature industry-informed curricula with a strong emphasis on hands-on and experiential learning, graduates are job-ready and competitive in both Canadian and global labour markets.

    Explore Our Professional Course-Based Master's Programs

    Food, Environmental Science & Agriculture

    • Animal Biosciences (MABS)
    • Capacity Development and Extension (MSc)
    • Environmental Sciences (MES)
    • Food, Agriculture, and Resource Economics (MFARE)
    • Food Safety and Quality Assurance (MSc)
    • Landscape Architecture (MLA)
    • Plant Agriculture (MPAg)
    • Rural Planning and Development (MPlan)
    • Rural Planning and Development (MSc)
    • Sustainable Agriculture (MSAg)

    Biological Sciences

    • Applied Molecular and Health Sciences (MAMHS)
    • Bioinformatics (MBNF)
    • Biomedical Sciences (MBS)
    • Biotechnology (MBIOT)
    • Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (MSc)
    • Medical Foundations (MMF)
    • Wildlife Biology (MWB)

    Veterinary and Medicine

    • Clinical Studies (MSc)
    • Population Medicine (MSc)
    • Public Health (MPH)

    Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

    • Cybersecurity and Threat Intelligence (MCTI)
    • Cybersecurity Leadership and Cyberpreneurship (MDS)
    • Data Science (MDS)
    • Mathematics and Statistics (MSc)
    • Physics (MSc)
    • Toxicology (MTOX)

    Engineering

    • Engineering (MEng)
    • Engineering Management (MEM)

    Business & Management

    • Accounting (MPAcc)
    • Biotechnology (MBIOT)
    • Business Administration (MBA)
    • Financial Economics (MA)
    • Leadership (MA)
    • Management (MSc)
    • Marketing and Consumer Studies (MSc)
    • Project Management (MPM)
    • Real Estate (MRE)
    • Supply Chain Management (MSCM)
    • Tourism and Hospitality (MSc)

    Social and Applied Human Sciences

    • Applied Nutrition (MAN)
    • Conservation Leadership (MCL)
    • Criminal Justice and Public Policy (MA)
    • Development Practice and Global Justice (MDPGJ)
    • Mental Health (MA)
    • Organizational Consulting (MOC)
    • Political Science (MA)
    • Psychotherapy (MP)
    • Public Issues Anthropology (MA)
    • Relational and Family Therapy (MRFT)
    • Sociology (MA)

    Arts

    • English (MA)
    • Geography (MA)
    • Geography (MSc)
    • History – Tri-University Program (MA)
    • Integrated Humanities (MA)
    • Philosophy (MA)
    • Studio Art (MFA)
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    Minhajul Haque Minar

    The University of Guelph has unique and fully equipped laboratory facilities. Meanwhile, coursework will also help students learn the different disciplines.
    Minhajul Haque Minar, AlumniMaster of Engineering, 2020
    Maxime Laphong Tudo-Doan

    Location and program reputation were influential in my decision to study at the University of Guelph. The City of Guelph offers a comfortable environment that balances the calmness I need to focus on my studies and the vibrancy of a city in terms of culture, relationships, and exploration.
    Maxime Laphong Tudo-DoanMaster of Landscape Architecture alumni
    Dr. Ayesha Ali

    Our department offers an open and friendly atmosphere in which students can gain valuable experience and skills that are transferable to their future career paths, whether academia or industry.
    Dr. Ayesha AliMDS Data Science

    Study in Canada at the University of Guelph

    Many of our programs are eligible for Canada’s Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP), enabling international students to gain valuable Canadian work experience after graduation. For the most up-to-date information on PGWP eligibility and duration, please visit the IRCC website.

    Check out our information for International Applicants, or explore information and supports we provide to incoming international students planning to study with us at Guelph.

    Ready to Take the Next Step?

    Whether you are looking to advance your current career, transition into a new professional field, gain Canadian credentials and work experience. A professional, course-based master’s degree at Guelph can help you achieve your goals.

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