Biology (MSc, PhD)

The University of Regina offers thesis-based Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy programs in Biology, covering ecology and evolution, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, and organismal physiology. Both degrees combine coursework and research, with an emphasis on research conducted in field and laboratory settings across Canada and internationally. Facilities include an aquatics and fish swim performance lab, an animal care facility, an environmental quality analysis laboratory, a herbarium, and a field station in Cypress Hills. Admission to the Master of Science program requires a four-year bachelor's degree in biology with an overall average of at least 70 percent; applicants are encouraged to arrange a supervisor before applying. The Master's degree takes 2-3 years to complete, and the PhD takes 5 years. Graduates commonly work as government scientists, researchers, or postdoctoral fellows, or advance into academic careers, in fields such as fisheries, wildlife management, public health, and molecular biology.