Master of Science in Biology is a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme taught at Algoma University in Sault Ste. Marie, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,875 per semester (CAD 2,958 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 2,958 / semester
International tuition: CAD 7,875 / semester
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: algomau.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Biology is a two-year, thesis-based graduate degree delivered over six semesters at Algoma University's Sault Ste. Marie campus. The program is designed for holders of a four-year Honours Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences and centres on independent thesis research supervised by faculty working in areas such as fish ecology, bird communication, plant genetics, and invasive species ecology in Northern Ontario. Coursework is limited to a required Science Communication course and an elective in Advanced Statistical Techniques, alongside a sequence of research methods and thesis preparation courses. Admitted students receive guaranteed funding of $22,000 per year for two years, combining university grants and graduate research assistantships, conditional on maintaining good academic standing.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires a four-year Honours Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from an accredited university, with a minimum 75% (B+) average over the final two years of undergraduate study. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet Algoma's English-proficiency requirement, typically IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (or equivalent TOEFL, CAEL, PTE, or Duolingo score, or completion of a pathway program).
