Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biology)

York University

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biology)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification English
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Graduate
  • Total Credits 6 Units
  • Admission intake January/ May/ September
  • Minimum GPA 3
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
INR 8,551 INR 754,281

Program Description

  • M.Sc in Biology at York University is offered as a 2-year program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • M.Sc is designed to give students in-depth knowledge of a specific area of current biology. 
  • This is accomplished primarily by hands-on research on an important problem or question that advances the current frontiers of knowledge and most of our students publish their thesis research in scientific journals.
  • Biology graduate students are trained in many areas of professional development including experimental design, statistical analyses, scientific writing, lab/field methodology, critical thinking, and public speaking.
  • Research in pure and applied biology including molecular structure and interactions; genomics and proteomics; physiology; conservation biology, community, and ecosystem studies; neurobiology.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility: 
  • Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree in Biology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
  • An undergraduate grade point average of 3.33 (B+ grade) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Indian Student Eligibility:
  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The following required documents are:
  • Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
  • Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
  • Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
  • Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.