About the course

Find new ways to pursue your passion for life in the University of Calgary's Biological Sciences department. Master's students have the opportunity to broaden their understanding of the discipline, while following their own curiosity to define and investigate a specific research focus for their thesis work. Guidance is provided by faculty members pursuing a wildly diverse range of research in contemporary issues in botany, zoology, ecology and more. Students will be exposed to foundational theory and cutting-edge methods as they explore a broad range of concepts and issues ranging from the molecular level to the biosphere.

　　Outcomes

　　Lab technician, biologist, teacher, scientist (agricultural/forestry breeding, process development, environmental) biotechnologist, manager (lab, project, clinic, territory, resource), technical writer, instructor, bioscience/biotech business, writer, lab quality control (government/industrial). 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: 2 Year(s)Fees: CA$28,508

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Calgary
Summer (May), 2024	Calgary
Spring (May), 2024	Calgary
Fall (September), 2024	Calgary
Winter (January), 2025	Calgary
Spring (May), 2025	Calgary

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Calgary

A minimum of 3.2 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Three academic reference letters along with the required reference form. A concise statement outlining the applicant's research interests and reasons for wishing to attend the University of Calgary, A four year baccalaureate degree, or equivalent from a recognized institution. TOEFL score of at least 105 (Internet-based)

　　IELTS score of 7.5 (Academic version)

　　Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 point system

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 105.0

　　

Application deadline:

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

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