Overview

In Dalhousie University ’s Physiology and Biophysics programme you will gain a develop a deeper understanding of how biological systems work, including how cells, tissues, and organs function. As a graduate student, you will take classes that provide a solid basis for your research while enhancing your understanding of physiology and biophysics.

Key facts

Choosing to study physiology and biophysics at Dalhousie means you have the opportunity to work on pioneering research with a renowned team of researchers. With over 30 faculty members and a diverse research environment, you’ll find plenty of opportunity for scientific interaction and training.Our graduate programmes offer you the opportunity to specialize in the topics that you are interested in, including: cardiovascular physiology, neuroscience, endocrinology and neuroendocrinology, molecular and genetic physiology or respiratory physiology. With your MSc in physiology and biophysics, you are readying yourself for a career in any of the following industries:

Pharmaceutical companies

Biotechnology companies

Government

Public science education

Academic research

Medicine

Pharmacy

Dentistry

Veterinary medicine

Nursing

Forensic science

Paramedicine

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Respiration

Directed Readings in Physiology and Biophysics

Endocrine Physiology

Physiology and Biophysics Graduate Seminar

Cardiovascular Physiology

Directed Readings in Physiology and Biophysics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-28 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Halifax, Canada

Disciplines

Physics Biology Physiology View 10 other Masters in Physiology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.7

English requirements

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100

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7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours degree or equivalent

A minimum 3.7 GPA (or A- equivalent) over the last 60 credit hours of study, or extensive previous research experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18630 CAD / year

≈ 18630 CAD / year
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Citizens or residents

10864 CAD / year

≈ 10864 CAD / year

Additional Details

International fee includes:

Tuition: $10,863.99

International: $7,766.00

Part-Time tuition

National: $3,621.33

International: $2,588.67 (plus tuition)

Living costs

Halifax

Canada

1235 - 1956 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Financial information

At Dalhousie, they want their students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. It offers competitive tuition rates and funding programmes to support graduate students in almost all of its degree programmes.

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