About the course

Established in 1984, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biology (OCIB) combines the research strengths of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the master?s (MSc) and doctoral (PhD) degrees in Biology.

　　Research facilities are shared between the two campuses. Students have access to the professors, courses and facilities at both universities.

　　The Institute is a participating unit in the collaborative program in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology (at the master?s and doctoral levels).

　　The doctoral program participates in the Combined Program for Degrees in Medicine and Philosophy (MD/PhD). For more information please see the website of the Faculty of Medicine. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

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

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Ottawa
Summer (May), 2024	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2024	Ottawa
Winter (January), 2025	Ottawa
Summer (May), 2025	Ottawa
Fall (September), 2025	Ottawa
Winter (January), 2026	Ottawa
Summer (May), 2026	Ottawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Ottawa

B+ in a master's degree in science

　　It is highly recommended that you contact your referee prior to submitting your application to confirm their email

　　You must upload copies of all transcripts from universities you have attended to the student portal.

　　TOEFL 550 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Paper-based)

　　TOEFL 79-80 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Internet-based)

　　Resume

　　A letter of intent outlining your career goals and proposed research area.

　　We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors early. To register, you need to be accepted by a thesis supervisor.

　　International students must show proof of funding in the form of a supervisor stipend and a combination of scholarships and/or in-trust accounts.

　　A good knowledge of either English or French and good ability to write in english is required.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomes

　　

Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　177th / 1250

　　THE World ranking

　　

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