Canada

Master of Science in Biology

Canada

Laval University

Quebec, Canada

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About Course


Key information
Duration
: 2 Year
Study Type
: Full Time
Tuition fees
: 16.00 CAD / Per Year
Exam Accepted
: IELTS 6.0/9
Exam Intake
: Oct | Jan | Jul
Conditional Scholarship
: NA
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  • Master of Science in Biology

  • Biology is at the heart of the main problems that the societies of tomorrow will have to face and solve: climate change, conservation of biodiversity, management of natural resources, development of biotechnologies, etc. You will be trained to do cutting-edge research using a multidisciplinary approach to help meet these many challenges.
  • This program will allow you to acquire specialized knowledge and to master a research methodology in any of the fields and fields of study and research.

    Research activities are carried out in collaboration with various organizations outside the Department of Biology: other departments or centers of Laval University as well as research centers or ministries of Quebec or Canada, some members of which are associate professors at Laval University and empowered to co-supervise theses and dissertations.

  • Supervisor to be found before admission : you will need to find the professor who will agree to supervise your research work before your admission. This step is mandatory for the continuation of your studies. How to find your supervisor and your research project .
  • Full-time : can only be followed full-time.
  • Areas of expertise

  • Cellular and molecular biology
  • Animal physiology
  • Animal ecology
  • Marine and freshwater ecology
  • Plant ecology and biology
  • Conservation and environment
  •  

Entry Requirement


  • Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science, Applied Science, Bachelor of Health Sciences, or equivalent degree
  • Applicant must have a bachelor degree.

Application Process


  • The candidate holds a bachelor's degree in science, applied science or health sciences, or a diploma deemed equivalent.

    Average

    The candidate has achieved a program pathway or graduation average equal to or greater than 3 out of 4.33, or the equivalent, at the undergraduate level.

    The candidate whose average is between 2.67 and 3 out of 4.33 can also apply. However, admission is not automatic (see Preparatory schooling below).

    Preparatory schooling

    Candidates with an average of between 2.67 and 3 will be required to complete a preparatory schooling session and will only be allowed to continue their master's program if they have obtained a grade above B for each of the compulsory courses. .

    The holder of a bachelor's degree in a field other than biology will be required to take a number of courses directly related to the field.

    Research Director

    Before applying for admission, the candidate must contact one of the professors of the program. The program director can only admit a candidate if a professor has agreed to supervise his research work.

    Language requirements

    Teaching at Laval University is done in French. Fluency in written and spoken French is therefore essential.

    Although knowledge of French and English is not an admission requirement, successful completion of this study program is linked to the student's ability to read and understand texts in French and English. . Students who do not have sufficient command of these languages ​​could experience difficulties in their studies. The student must ensure that he has a good understanding of French and English and, if necessary, take measures to develop his language skills during the training (for example at the School of Languages ​​of the University Laval ). In the event of significant deficiencies, the program management can impose corrective measures.

    Documents to be submitted in the admission application in addition to the documents required by the Registrar's Office

  • three appraisal reports
  • Selection

    Meeting the entry requirements for a program does not automatically result in a candidate being admitted. Each application for admission is studied by the program director who takes into account, in its assessment, the candidate's previous preparation, his academic record, his aptitude for research and his entire file, as well as department resources.

    Find out more about university studies in Quebec .
    Consult the list of equivalences generally granted to the various international diplomas.

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