Biological Sciences (MSc)

Faculty of Mathematics and Science Master of Science

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Our students work with faculty who are recognized on a provincial, national and international levels. 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 and Viticulture

Program Details:

  • Pathway: Thesis-based
  • Study Options: Full-time and part-time
  • Program Length: Full time – 6 terms (2 years)

Entry Points:

  • Fall (September)
  • Winter (January)
  • Spring (May)

Application Deadlines:

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

Late Applications: The application portal may remain open after the deadline and will close when all spots are filled. International applicants interested in applying after the posted deadline should contact the program for information on availability.

General program inquiries
Graduate program director
Jeff Stuart
Graduate program coordinator
Elena Genkin

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Admission requirements

  • A four-year bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, with sufficient concentration in the life sciences, physical sciences or mathematics, with a minimum average of 82% in the last two years of study.
  • Those lacking sufficient background preparation may be accepted with condition(s), which may include taking one or more undergraduate courses in the first year achieving a specified minimum grade.
  • Applicants that are required to provide proof of English language proficiency must meet the standard graduate minimum requirements (IELTS 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0, or an approved equivalent), as outlined on the Graduate English Language Proficiency webpage.

See also the full program admission requirements as outlined in the Graduate Academic Calendar and the general admission requirements for graduate-level study.

Application materials

In addition to the online application and payment of the non-refundable application fee, applicants are required to submit:

  • Transcripts from all previous post-secondary study.
  • Three (3) references.
  • 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 they 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.

Visit our How to Apply page for a full overview of the application process, and our Application Documents page for details on document requirements and upload instructions.