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Biologie (Master)

Université du Québec à Montréal

Montréal, Quebec, Canada

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Biologie (Master) at Université du Québec à Montréal in Montréal, Canada is a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Biological Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 104 / credit
International tuition: CAD 712 / credit

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked September 2026 · Source: etudier.uqam.ca ·

Program details

Overview

The Master's in Biology (Maîtrise en biologie) at Université du Québec à Montréal spans the discipline from the molecule to the ecosystem, covering the cell, tissues, the organism, the population, and the community. It initiates students into scientific research, preparing them primarily for doctoral studies. The programme comprises 45 credits, including a 33-credit thesis (mémoire), and is designed to be completed in two years of full-time study, or four years part-time, with courses offered during the day. Admission is continuous (year-round). Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in biology with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; files between 2.8 and 3.2 are reviewed case by case, and files between 2.5 and 2.8 may be admitted after completing at least 15 additional university credits with a cumulative average of at least 3.2. Applicants must have reached a preliminary agreement with a professor qualified to supervise a thesis.

Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.20 / 4.3
Admission Requirements: Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree in biology with a cumulative average of at least 3.2 on a 4.3 scale; files between 2.8 and 3.2 are reviewed case by case, and files between 2.5 and 2.8 may be admitted after completing at least 15 additional university credits with a cumulative average of at least 3.2. Applicants must have reached a preliminary agreement with a professor qualified to supervise a thesis (mémoire).

About Université du Québec à Montréal

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1969
Students: 34,845
Programs: 245
Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Biologie (Master) award?

Université du Québec à Montréal awards a Master's Degree in the field of Biological Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Biologie (Master) take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does Biologie (Master) cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 712 per credit (CAD 104 per credit for local students).

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