• Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.
• Master's degree, or equivalent, from a recognized university in a relevant academic discipline
• a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of full-time study (i.e. coursework required for Master's program)

For more information on language proficiency requirements, see the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies.

• GPS 960.0
• GPS 961.0, if research involves human subjects
• GPS 962.0, if research involves animal subjects

• A minimum 3 credit units of electives at the 800-level as approved by the advisory committee
• FDSC 990.0 in the Fall and Winter Terms is required for the duration of the program
• FDSC 996.0
• doctoral candidacy assessment
• dissertation defense

Note: Students who have not previously completed FDSC 808.3 as part of their M.Sc. program at USask will also be required to complete FDSC 808 or an equivalent course as approved by the advisory committee.

Work-Integrated Learning Concentration

Students may choose to pursue a concentration in a professional work experience setting, while continuing work toward their thesis. Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994/996 course and complete the following course:

• AGRC 800.0