Overview

The graduate programs equip students with a wide array of both practical and conceptual scientific skills that prepare them for leadership roles in the life sciences. These goals are achieved through independent research and rigorous course work.
The programs bring together students and faculty from a variety of scientific backgrounds, which further enriches the student learning experience. In addition, in keeping with the university's strategic plan, research is aimed at creating innovations that will improve the lives of Canadians.
Graduates from these programs are expected to have a breadth of knowledge in the life sciences, a depth of knowledge in their chosen field, and the scientific and technical skills that are essential for a career in research.
It is also expected that graduates will continue to make significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge in their field and become lifelong scholars with an appreciation of the impact of science on society.

Fields

The Master of Science (MSc) program in Applied Bioscience from Ontario Tech University capitalizes on the faculty's current research expertise which is reflected in four fields:

Biomolecular Science

Ecosystem Health

Forensic Bioscience

Human Health Biology

These fields are interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary in nature and require students to rely on both chemistry and biology research methods in order to answer specific research questions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Cell biology

Chemical biology

Ecology

Environmental Toxicology

Forensic science

Genomics

Immunology

Kinesiology

Microbiology

Molecular biology

Organic chemistry

Pharmacology

Pharmaceutical chemistry

Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-05-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

83

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oshawa, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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83

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a four-year honours degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution in the same area of graduate study or a closely related subject.

Overall academic standing of at least a B average (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum B average in the last two full-time years (four semesters) of undergraduate work or equivalent.

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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

20124 CAD / year

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

7579 CAD / year

≈ 7579 CAD / year

Living costs

Oshawa

Canada

1100 - 1700 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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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Living costs

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