Master of Science in Biological Sciences

This two-year, 45-credit Master of Science in Biological Sciences is a thesis-based research degree at Universite Sainte-Anne, combining 12 credits of structured coursework, covering research methods, seminars, and experimental design, with 33 credits of supervised research and thesis work. Students carry out their research within a supervisor's area of expertise on the Pointe-de-l'Eglise campus, in an in-person, research-focused setting. Admission requires a bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, agronomy, or a related field, completed with a cumulative average of B or higher, and applicants must arrange a supervisor in advance: the application package includes a curriculum vitae, official transcripts from every university attended, a 500-word French-language motivation letter describing research interests, two confidential letters of recommendation, and a letter of acceptance from a research supervisor confirming their capacity to supervise the student. The programme admits students only in the September term, with application deadlines of February 1 for both Canadian and international applicants, and a later June 1 deadline for late Canadian applications. Graduates are prepared for research roles in government, industry, or non-profit laboratories, or for continued doctoral study.