Overview

Students learn from leading experts in the fields of biochemistry, cell biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology and genetics, plant biology, neuroscience, and vaccinology and gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art facilities for tissue culture, microscopy, genomics, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of the MSc in Molecular and Cellular Biology program at University of Guelph pursue a wide variety of careers in academia, industry (including food and beverage, pharmaceutical, biomedical, and biotechnology industries), and government-sector institutes and laboratories. MSc MCB grads are also well-prepared to continue their education with a PhD or pursue a professional degree.

Our graduates have found careers in:

Molecular bioscience research

Medicine

Pharmaceuticals

Public health

Biotechnology

Science outreach and education

Food safety and regulation

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Topics in Developmental and Cellular Biology

Protein Structural Biology and Bioinformatics

Research Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology

Genomic Methods for Bioinformatics

Molecular Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-10 00:00:00

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Language

English

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89

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4.5

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Biochemistry Genetics View 20 other Masters in Genetics in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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89

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

60

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be considered, applicants must have completed a four-year honours undergraduate science degree (or its equivalent) in a relevant discipline.

Normally, the applicant must have achieved a B (75%) average or higher during the last two years of full-time study.

In exceptional circumstances, students with a B-minus average (70%) will be considered, provided there is strong supporting evidence of research aptitude and potential.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13674 CAD / year

≈ 13674 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4754 CAD / year

≈ 4754 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career Opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Guelph

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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