Overview

You can pursue the Biology MSc course from Carleton University or also specialize in bioinformatics, chemical and environmental toxicology or data science. Faculty in the Department of Biology also have extensive experience and do cutting-edge research in the field of biochemistry.

Graduate students benefit from our membership in the Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biology (OCIB) which is joint research-intensive collaboration with the University of Ottawa. The Institute is one of the largest centres in Canada for graduate studies and research in the biological sciences. Learn more about Ottawa-Carleton Joint Institutes.

Career Opportunities

Our alumni are pursuing rewarding careers all over the world as, for example, biologists, government and industrial scientists, lab managers and research technicians, business development officers and analysts, scientific planners and analysts, bioinformatics programmers, health professionals, school teachers and university professors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Topics in Biotechnology

Seminar in Biochemistry

Advanced Biochemistry

Advances in Applied Biochemistry

Methods in Molecular Genetics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-08-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-01-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-08-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Biochemistry View 52 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Canada

Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

An honours Bachelor of Science degree with a GPA of at least a B+ (overall GPA or GPA of biology courses in the last two years).

Tuition Fee

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International

18463 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18463 CAD per year during 24 months.
National

6657 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6657 CAD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /month

Living costs

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

Financing

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MPOWER Financing Student Loans between $2,001 - $100,000

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Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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