MA/MS in Biology (Water) is a master's degree in Biological Sciences programme taught at University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Canada. The programme runs for 24 months, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 7,696 per semester.
Also offered as: Doctorate
At a glance
Degree:Master's Degree
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: On Campus
International tuition: CAD 7,696 / semester
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: uwaterloo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
The Master of Science in Biology (Water) at the University of Waterloo is a research-based graduate program in the Faculty of Science, delivered on the Waterloo campus full-time over 24 months. It combines the standard MSc Biology research training with a collaborative focus on water-related environmental challenges, situating a student's thesis research in areas such as aquatic ecology, hydrobiology, or water-systems biology within the Department of Biology. Students work under a faculty supervisor and complete original research culminating in a thesis. Admission is intended for holders of an honours Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent. The program admits students for the Fall, Winter and Spring terms. It suits students aiming at research or applied careers addressing water quality, aquatic biology, or environmental biology, or as a pathway toward doctoral study.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:75.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Admission requires an honours Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent, with a minimum overall standing of 75% in the last two years of study. Applicants whose English proficiency must be demonstrated need TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with a minimum of 5 in writing and speaking, or IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and speaking. The program admits for Fall, Winter and Spring terms.
