MSc in Marine Biology in St. Johns Canada | Memorial University of Newfoundland

Memorial University of Newfoundland | St. Johns Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 4,833
(c. USD3,468.87)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

The Department of Ocean Sciences boasts a vibrant academic community with more than 60 graduate students and a distinguished faculty comprising 13 full-time professors, 2 Emeritus members, 1 Honorary professor, and 2 cross-appointed instructors. Additionally, around 12 external researchers—primarily from government agencies specializing in agriculture, fisheries, forestry, and wildlife—serve as adjunct faculty, enriching the graduate program through co-supervision and committee participation. A key departmental priority is delivering exceptional education and training, especially for graduate students, who explore diverse research fields such as physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biological/chemical oceanography, behavioral/population ecology, and aquaculture/fisheries.

MSc Program – This two-year, full-time degree combines coursework with thesis research.

Program Length (Full-time): MSc: 2 years
Location: St. John's campus
Admissions: Rolling deadlines for Fall, Winter, and Spring terms


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Applicants shall have completed Bachelor's degree (Honours) in biology (or equivalent) with at least high second-class standing in an appropriate area of study.

The minimum English proficiency test scores are as follows:

TOEFL: An aggregate score of 80 (92 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).

IELTS Academic: An aggregate score of 6.5 (7 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).

Duolingo English Test: An aggregate score of 115 (125 for graduate programs with higher English proficiency requirements).

CAEL - A score between 50 and 60 in each of four bands, with at least 2 band scores of 60.

MET: A score of 59%.

PTE Academic - Minimum scores of 58 in each of reading, writing, listening, and speaking

Tuition CAD 4,833

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