Biological Sciences (MSc)

Faculty of Mathematics and Science Master of Science

  • Main Campus

Our students work with faculty who are recognized on a provincial, national and international level. Students in the biological sciences graduate programs are part of a dynamic, research-intensive environment and are surrounded by excellent facilities and state-of-the-art laboratory equipment for all fields of biological research.

Specializations:

  • Cell and Molecular Biology
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Neurobiology and Physiology
  • Plant Sciences and Oenology Viticulture

Entry point:

  • January, May, September

Duration:

  • Thesis – 6 terms (2 years)

Application deadline:

  • Fall — May 15
  • Winter — September 15
  • Spring — January 15

Applications submitted after the deadline may be looked at on a first-come, first-served basis. International applicants interested in applying after the posted application deadline should contact the program for details on availability.

Because of the time required to complete the immigration formalities and obtain the necessary documentation, applicants are advised that it may take several months from admission to the receipt of a student visa or study permit/authorization. International students should allow up to six months (24 weeks) for their paperwork for visa applications. Admission entry points can be delayed once a visa is secured.

Graduate program director
Jeff Stuart
Graduate program coordinator
Elena Genkin

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Tuition and financial information

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Admission requirements

  1. Check the university requirements and the program requirements
  2. Complete the online application and submit the non-refundable application fee.
  3. You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials
    • Three references are required.
    • A Statement of Research Interest: No more than two pages in length, in which applicants indicate their career aspirations/plans, specific research interests, and experience relevant to their interests. A potential thesis supervisor must have been contacted and he/ she must be identified in the statement of intent.
    • Acceptance into the program requires that a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences agrees to supervise the student’s research program. Prospective students must contact potential supervisors in the Department of Biological Sciences. The potential thesis supervisor should be identified in the statement of research interest. See the department website for information regarding faculty members or associate faculty.

Career outcomes

  • PhD in biomedical fields
  • Technologists in biotech companies
  • Technicians in bio/medical research institutions
  • Professional programs in biomedical fields
  • High school teachers or college instructors