Overview

Students will help solve problems of relevance for society, wildlife, and ecosystems.

Students can customize their program of study to pursue their distinct personal and professional interests and to adapt to changing job market demands. This program is ideal for international and domestic students who are seeking academic excellence in an efficient, active, flexible, and individualized learning program.

Key Features

By completing the required foundational courses within the Master of Wildlife Biology at University of Guelph, plus the acquisition of skills-based training workshops, course electives and a placement within the student’s field of specialization, graduates will be able to complete the Master of Wildlife Biology program. Graduates become fully equipped to integrate and apply knowledge and skills, conduct independent inquiry, synthesize and evaluate different perspectives, communicate with stakeholders, organize and lead projects and apply policy related to wildlife biology. Ultimately, this flexible and adaptable program prepares the next generation of wildlife professionals to support evidence-based and ethically responsible decision-making about wild animals and the pressing challenges they face in current socio-environmental contexts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Emerging Problems and Opportunities in Wildlife Biology

Wildlife Rehabilitation

Chemical Immobilization of Free-Ranging Wildlife

Stress and Resilience in the Anthropocene

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science View 62 other Masters in Biology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B-

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Other requirements

General requirements

undergraduate degree/ baccalaureate, in an honours program
minimum B- average (last two yearsof full-time equivalent study)
English proficiency levels as per the University’s admission guidelines
two academic references OR one academic reference and one professional reference
students with non-traditional education and experience in a related wildlife biology field are welcome to apply and will be considered under the University’s Alternate Admissions Criteria

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

21904 CAD / year

≈ 21904 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

13904 CAD / year

≈ 13904 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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