ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology in Sault Ste. Marie Canada | Algoma University
Algoma University
|
Sault Ste. Marie Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
22,500
(c. USD16,456.39)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
The Master of Science in Biology is a thesis-driven graduate program tailored for students who have completed a four-year bachelor's degree in science. At Algoma University, this biology master's program cultivates analytical reasoning, problem-solving abilities, and communication proficiency while deepening understanding across biological disciplines. Participants will gain specialized skills to convey scientific findings to diverse audiences, both within and beyond academia.
This research-intensive program connects graduate students with distinguished faculty, enabling contributions to pioneering biological studies. Research opportunities span diverse areas including aquatic ecosystems, avian behavior, botanical genetics, northern forest ecology, and invasive species management in Ontario's northern regions. The program's small cohort size fosters meaningful faculty mentorship, peer collaboration, and interdisciplinary teamwork. True to Algoma University's distinctive mandate, the Biology program integrates Indigenous and Western scientific perspectives, offering a unique graduate education that develops enduring collaborative and leadership competencies within a culturally enriched learning environment.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Minimum admission requirements include a four-year Honours Bachelor of Science degree in any field of the Life Sciences from an approved accredited university, with at least a 75% (B+) average in the last two years of study (confirmed by official transcripts). Candidates holding an undergraduate degree in a science other than the life sciences, who have some biology background, either academic or professional, may be admitted. Those who submit an application and meet all the minimum admission requirements will receive an emailed notification and instructions regarding the next steps of the application process. The successful applicant will be asked to contact a prospective research supervisor to discuss mutual interest in research and potential projects. A supervisor needs to be identified and their approval to supervise the research is required in order to be accepted into the program. Three letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with the work of the applicant will also be requested.
Proficiency in the English language, both written and oral, is required for international students whose primary language of instruction was not English, and who wish to pursue graduate studies at Algoma University. It is required that applicants demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. We must receive a test score to complete an application.
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, no band lower than 6.5 (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
TOEFL (IBT): 93 overall, CBT: 230 overall
Proficiency in the English language, both written and oral, is required for international students whose primary language of instruction was not English, and who wish to pursue graduate studies at Algoma University. It is required that applicants demonstrate an appropriate level of English proficiency, regardless of their citizenship status or country of origin. We must receive a test score to complete an application.
IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, no band lower than 6.5 (reading, writing, listening and speaking)
TOEFL (IBT): 93 overall, CBT: 230 overall
Tuition
CAD
22,500