Carleton University
Carleton University

1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Master of Science - Biology

Master's Degree

Program Summary

Our MSc programs in Biology are heavily weighted towards research as graduate students work closely with faculty supervisors to produce research that makes a difference in people’s lives.

Graduate students benefit from our membership in the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biology (OCIB) which is joint research-intensive collaboration with the University of Ottawa. The Institute is one of the largest centres in Canada for graduate studies and research in the biological sciences. Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes.

Specializations in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemical and Environmental Toxicology and Data Science are available.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

70%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

60

Writing

60

Listening

60

Speaking

60

Literacy

130

Conversation

115

Comprehension

135

Production

110

Program Intakes

Open date

November 8, 2024

Submission deadline

March 1, 2025

Open date

February 1, 2025

Submission deadline

August 1, 2025

Open date

June 1, 2025

Submission deadline

December 1, 2025

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

2 year master's degree

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$123 CAD

Application fee

$19673 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition