Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biology)

University of Regina [U of R]

Master of Science [M.Sc] (Biology)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 2 Years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification IELTS
  • Program Level Post-Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake JAN
  • Minimum GPA 70
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Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 100 CAD 9,519

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-02-03
2023-08-08

Program Description

Offered By:   Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Regina
  • Master of Science in Biology at the University of Regina offers as a 2-years or 4-term teaching program.
  • This program offered on a full-time basis.
  • This course focus on the main following areas:
    • Ecology and evolution
    • Cell and molecular biology
    • Organismal physiology/biochemistry.
  • The program consists of only a course-based and co-op program option.
  • The student to faculty ratio for the biology program is 20:1.
  • This program consists of a minimum of 10-16 credit hours of course work and 14-20 credit hours of Biology.
  • The Department of Biology offers instruction by some of the best scientists in Canada and is recognized internationally as a leader in plant and animal science.
  • The Department of biology has close connections and collaborations with the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and with various local, provincial, and national agencies.
  • A Biology Co-op student may have a job such as Research Assistant, Data Analyst, Laboratory Assistant, Technical Field.
  • Students may have job opportunities as Wildlife biologists, Zoologists, Marine biologists, Microbiologists, Biochemists or biophysicists.
  • The average salary could range from 1650 USD to 2400 USD per month, or about 11 USD to 15 USD per hour.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students must maintain an average of at least 70% and must be enrolled or completed at least 33 and no more than 60 credit hours including a current semester of study towards their Science degree.
  • Students have a four-year Bachelor's degree, or they also have three-year Bachelor's programs that are accepted as equivalent to four-year programs.
  • GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 (B grade).
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and GRE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student EligibilityIndian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
  • Students have to complete a four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
  • Students with a marginally lower four-year average may be accepted if their performance in the last two complete years is significantly higher (75 percent or more)
  • 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 and GRE is not required.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The Documents required are:
  • College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
  • Financial Documentation: The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Two Letter of Recommendation: This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose: This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV: This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
  • Tests Score statement: IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or other English proficiency testing results.