Overview

Biological Sciences from University of Manitoba is committed to advancing our understanding of biological structure and function, and developing new tools and technologies to address current and emerging problems facing all living organisms. Connections will be forged between molecules, cells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems, highlighting the need to explore all levels of biological interactions.

Students at Biological Sciences from University of Manitoba will:

gain knowledge in the organism as the key element in studies of the development and evolution of form and function, and the role in and adaptations to the environment.

explore diverse areas such as organismal biology, environmental biology, genetics, cell biology and development, physiology, ecology, behaviour, and systematics and evolution.

focus on the integration of research and teaching expertise to create opportunities for growth and novel synergisms in the training of future leaders in the field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Core Skills in Biological Sciences Research

Advanced Physiology

Evolutionary Biology

Critical Thinking in Biological Sciences

Advanced Topics in Zoology

Wetland Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2028-01-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

6 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winnipeg, Canada

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 25 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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120

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86

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year Bachelor's degree in Biology (or equivalent)

CV/Resume

Statement of Intent

Supervisor Support

Letters of Recommendation: 2

Submit your transcripts (unofficial copies)

English language proficiency

Pay the application fee

Minimum B average (3.0) in the last 60 credit hours or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

13820 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6282 CAD / year

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Additional Details

National Tuition: $3,034.66 per term
International Tuition: $6,676.30 per term

Living costs

Winnipeg

Canada

1056 - 1650 CAD / month

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Funding

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Students at Biological Sciences from University of Manitoba will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Other requirements

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Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

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