MA/MS in Biological Sciences

The Master of Science in Biological Sciences is a research-based graduate program at the University of Lethbridge. Students complete a minimum of two graduate courses and write a thesis based on original research supervised by a faculty member. Research areas span cell and molecular biology, microbiology, ecology and evolution, genetics, environmental science, and applied biology. Applicants must secure a potential thesis supervisor before submitting an application. The program includes a Graduate Seminar Series covering recent developments in biology and professional skills development. The degree can be completed full-time in 24 months or part-time in up to 48 months, with intakes offered in the Summer, Fall, and Winter terms. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, academia, government, and industry, or for further doctoral study. The program is delivered in person at the University of Lethbridge, drawing on departmental research facilities and faculty expertise across the biological sciences.