About the course

The Department of Biological Sciences is the largest and one of the most diverse on campus in terms of the research interests of its academic staff. This diversity has resulted in numerous collaborations among PIs as they discover common themes and approaches within their research programs.The Department of Biological Sciences is one of the largest and most scientifically diverse departments of its kind in Canada. Six Research Interest Groups with overlapping memberships (Ecology, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Physiology and Cell Biology, Plant Biology, and Systematics and Evolution) provide expertise in all areas of biological sciences.We offer research-orientated, thesis-based graduate programs at both the MSc and PhD levels. Study programs are tailored individually to graduate student needs and emphasize interdisciplinary thinking. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 5 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2025	Edmonton
Winter (January), 2026	Edmonton

　　

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How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Alberta

A 4-year undergraduate degree, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized university.A minimum grade point average (GPA) on the last 60 credits : 3.3 on a 4-point scale, 7.0 on a 9-point scale,B+ on a letter-based scale or 78/100 on a percentage-based scale.Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Total score of 100 with a score of at least 22 on each of the individual skill areas.International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum overall band score of 7, with at least 6 on each band.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 100.0

　　

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