Overview

During Integrative Biology from Wilfrid Laurier University you’ll learn to think nimbly about biological problems and processes. You’ll develop an advanced confidence in your ability to learn, think and act in a way that is supported by concrete and well-demonstrated skills in critical thinking and problem solving.

You’ll gain the ability to design and implement a substantial original research project and to effectively communicate the results of that research in a variety of forms, including articles for refereed professional journals, presentations at scientific conferences, and articles for the popular press – all of which is required for you to become an expert and a leader in the field.

Career:

Graduates of our MSc in Integrative Biology have gone on to:

complete doctoral research
medical school
careers as technologists or scientists in government and industry
environmental consulting and risk assessment

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Programme Structure

The MSc in Integrative Biology is a full-time, 24-month program.

In addition to a thesis, you are also required to complete BI601: Research in Integrative Biology and one elective course.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-11-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-07-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

4.5

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Waterloo, Canada

Disciplines

Biology View 63 other Masters in Biology 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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General requirements

Must possess an honours degree, or equivalent, in biology or a related discipline.
A minimum B average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
Applications are reviewed by the graduate program committee, which considers all prior university grades, a statement of research interests and letters of reference.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Nationals: $2,622.92 per 0.5 credits
International: $7,861.00 per 0.5 credits

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Living costs

Waterloo

Canada

810 - 1447 CAD / month

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Funding

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