Biology (M.Sc Thesis) - Master [2 Years]
$16,929 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Biology

  • In the Department of Biology at McGill University, the faculty research the remarkable and often surprising ways in (or by) which life emerges, changes, grows and dies across a diversity of microbes, plants, and animals, including humans. 
  • They offer courses in each of these areas, highlighting the breadth and depth of expertise of our faculty.
  • This degree will help you to understand the past, present, and future of the natural world that surrounds us, and better appreciate our own place within it.
  • The expected duration for completing the M.Sc. degree is 2 years. In some cases, 3 years may be required; students are however cautioned to avoid research projects that cannot be completed in 2 years.
  • M.Sc. students are required to earn additional 6-course credits during their degree.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $14366 $14366
Health Insurance $749 $749
Books and supply $750 $750
Miscellaneous expenses $516 $516
Other Fees $548 $548
Total Fees $16929 $16929

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 65 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Candidates should hold a B.Sc. degree or its equivalent.

Indian Student Eligibility:

  • Candidates should hold a B.Sc. degree or its equivalent from institutions with a NAAC rating of “A”.
  • The university degree, described above, must have been completed with a minimum standing of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent, according to the grading scale on the transcript.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.