MA/MS in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy at The University of Winnipeg in Winnipeg, Canada is a master's degree in Natural Sciences programme. The programme is delivered on campus.
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Natural Sciences
Delivery: On Campus
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwinnipeg.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Bioscience, Technology and Public Policy is a research-intensive graduate program at the University of Winnipeg that combines training in the life sciences with study of policy, ethics, and science communication. Thesis research is carried out under a faculty supervisor in areas such as genetics and genomics, bioinformatics, cell biology, physiology, behavioural ecology, or natural resource management. Alongside the thesis, students complete a minimum of 12 credit hours of coursework covering how scientific findings are applied to policy, scientific communication skills, and technical skills relevant to bioscience research. The program follows a supervisor-based research model delivered on campus, and applicants must secure a prospective supervisor before applying. Students are generally expected to complete the degree in two to three years, with a five-year maximum. The program is designed for graduates of science degrees who want research training that goes beyond laboratory or field methods to include how that research connects to policy development and its wider societal context. It suits students aiming for further graduate study, policy-related science roles, or research positions where communicating scientific findings to non-specialist audiences and policymakers is part of the work.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:3.00 / 4.5
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a recognized 4-year Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.5. Before applying, candidates must first contact a potential supervisor whose research interests match their own and confirm that supervisor has both funding and an open position in their laboratory. Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the University's general English Language Requirements: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall; TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with no component below 4.0 (86 overall, no component below 20, for tests taken before 21 January 2026); Duolingo English Test 120; Pearson PTE Academic 58; CAEL 60 (CAEL online 70); LanguageCert Academic 67; or Cambridge C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 180. The program's normal intake is September, though in rare cases, such as a supervisor's funding arrangements requiring an earlier start, a Spring (May) intake may be considered.
Application Details
Start Date:September
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants (Canadian citizens, permanent residents and refugees) apply directly to the University of Winnipeg: for the Faculties of Arts, Business and Economics, Kinesiology and Science the suggested deadline is July 2 for Fall (September) entry, November 1 for Winter (January) entry and March 1 for Spring (May) entry; the Faculty of Education recommends March 1 for high-school and mature applicants, with a final deadline of June 1 subject to space. International applicants are advised to apply by June 15 (Fall, shown on the live page as an 'extended' deadline), October 15 (Winter) or February 15 (Spring). All of these are suggested rather than firm cut-offs: late applications may still be considered, and admission runs on an effectively rolling basis until a term is full. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
