Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Plant Biology in Canada
Master Position in plant biology in canada
1 position foundnewest posted
The open master's position in plant biology in Canada listed here is at University of New Brunswick.
University of New Brunswick
Canada
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1 week ago
New Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) opportunity at the University of New Brunswick in Canada . The project is titled High-throughput phenotyping black spruce stress resilience and is co-supervised by Dr. Funda Ogut (Canadian Forest Services) and Dr. Christopher Wong (ForEM). The research focuses on how climate change-driven drought and spruce budworm disturbances affect forest health and productivity, with an emphasis on improving resilience in black spruce populations. The successful candi...
Physiology
Environmental Science
Plant Biology
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1 week ago
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John Innes Centre
United Kingdom
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3 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, United Kingdom, within the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme (NRPDTP). The project asks how connections between plant cells and their neighbours control how a cell responds, focusing on plasmodesmata, cell-to-cell connectivity, and immune-associated gene expression. The research explores how plasmodesmal opening/closure affects the movement of molecules between cells and how this relates to plant responses to pathog...
Molecular Biology
Agriculture
Plant Biology
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Living costs in Canada
Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | Canada |
|---|---|
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
Concordia University
Canada
Research Interests
Crop Science
Biochemistry
Plant Biology
Osmoregulation
G Protein-coupled Receptor
Visiting Professor
Laval University
Canada
Research Interests
Crop Science
Biochemistry
Plant Biology
Plant Nutrition
Plant Immunity
Professor
Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières
Canada
Research Interests
Botany
Pharmacology
Natural Products Chemistry
Plant Biology
Natural Product Synthesis
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Assistant Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant Immunity
Plant Breeding
Associate Professor and Chair
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Genomic
Polyploidy
University of Guelph
Canada
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant Immunity
Phytohormones
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.