Waterloo,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Biology - Molecular Genetics in Waterloo Canada | University of Waterloo
University of Waterloo
|
Waterloo Canada
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
23,088
(c. USD16,571.32)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Biology Department provides graduate programs leading to both M.Sc. (Master of Science) and Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees, with a thesis requirement. Students in these programs must complete coursework, typically chosen from Biology Department offerings, though courses from other university departments or institutions may count with advisory committee approval. A minimum of two courses must be selected from the Biology Department's curriculum. Additionally, all graduate students must complete the Graduate Academic Integrity Module, an online course to be finished within the initial eight weeks of their first term, which will appear on their academic record. The Integrity Office will reach out regarding this requirement, distinct from the mandatory Academic Integrity Workshop.
Molecular Biology has been a departmental focus since recombinant DNA technology emerged. This specialization expanded through strategic faculty appointments during the 1990s and 2000s, making molecular approaches fundamental to departmental research. The Department now pioneers innovative research and education in Synthetic Biology, which it characterizes as integrating biological science with engineering principles to create organisms and biological systems for specific applications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
A 75% overall standing in the last two years, or equivalent, in an Honours Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
Students holding degrees from institutions outside Canada may be required to submit Graduate Record Examination scores (GRE, Analytical and Quantitative) with their application.
Supervisors
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Application materials
Resume
Supplementary information form (SIF)
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Transcript(s)
References
Three references are required; at least 2 academic
Proof of English language proficiency, if applicable
TOEFL 90 (writing 25, speaking 25), IELTS 7.0 (writing 6.5, speaking 6.5)
Tuition
CAD
23,088