Master of Science [M.S] (Biology)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
$23,340 /Yr
CA$32,416 /Yr
Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | $23340 (CAD 32416) |
Other Expenses
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
|---|---|
| Housing and Food | $6925 (CAD 9618) |
| Total Cost | $6925 (CAD 9618) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
| Year | 1st Year Fees |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $7224 (CAD 10033) |
- M.Sc in Biology at York University is offered as a 2-year program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- M.Sc is designed to give students in-depth knowledge of a specific area of current biology.
- This is accomplished primarily by hands-on research on an important problem or question that advances the current frontiers of knowledge and most of our students publish their thesis research in scientific journals.
- Biology graduate students are trained in many areas of professional development including experimental design, statistical analyses, scientific writing, lab/field methodology, critical thinking and public speaking.
- Research in pure and applied biology including molecular structure and interactions; genomics and proteomics; physiology; conservation biology, community, and ecosystem studies; neurobiology.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree in Biology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.33 (B+ grade) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
- Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
- An undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 (B grade) out of 4.0 from accredited institutions is required for unconditional admission.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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Scores Required
Duolingo scores: 120
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume/CV: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation (combination of professional and academic recommenders) which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose: This statement must describe your qualifications and the objectives of your intended educational program.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Official Transcripts: Applicants who have attended and/or received degrees from institutions outside the US must provide certified copies and certified English translations of transcripts or records of all previous post-secondary education and of all degrees conferred.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Biology 401 out of 1502 in Global Ranking
( #12 out of 31 in Canada 2023)
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TOP Scholarships
| Scholarship name | Award amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| York International Merit Award | $10,000 | Final admission average of 80% - 84.9% |
| York International Entrance Award | $5,000 | Final admission average of 75% - 79.9% |
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Microbiologist
- Conservation officer (or environmentalist)
- Pharmacologist
- Soil Scientist
- Zoologist
- Geneticist
- Horticulturist
- Molecular Biologist
- Plant Biochemist
- Weed Scientist
- Science Advisor
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ontario Graduate Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 7,200/Yr$10,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
| VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 720/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 14,525/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Business Administration Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
| FINCAD Women in Finance Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 14,400/Yr$20,000 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
| Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,520/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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Important Dates
| Program | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| M.B.A | Round 3 Application Deadline for Fall 2025 Intake (19th Feb 2025) Round 1 Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake (14th Oct 2025) Round 2 Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake (15th Jan 2026) |
| M.A Psychology | Application Deadline Fall 2026 Intake (1st Dec 2025) Document Submission Deadline (15th Dec 2025) |
| Master Human Resources Management | Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (15th Apr 2025) |
| M.S Computer Science | Application Deadline for Fall 2026 Intake (15th Dec 2025) |
| B.Com | President Excellence Scholarship Deadline (18th Feb 2025) Application Deadline for Summer 2025 Intake (1st Apr 2025) Application Deadline for Winter 2026 Intake (15th Nov 2025) |
| B.A Psychology | Application Deadline for Summer 2025 Intake (1st Apr 2025) Application Deadline for Winter 2026 Intake (15th Nov 2025) |
| Master | Round 1 Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (25th Jun 2025) Round 2 Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (3rd Sep 2025) Round 3 Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (12th Nov 2025) Round 4 Application Deadline For Summer 2026 Intake (14th Jan 2026) |
| B.S Computer Science | President Excellence Scholarship Deadline (18th Feb 2025) Application Deadline for Summer 2025 Intake (1st Apr 2025) Application Deadline for Winter 2026 Intake (15th Nov 2025) |
| M.S Digital Media | Application Deadline Fall 2026 Intake (15th Dec 2025) |
| B.B.A | President Excellence Scholarship Deadline (18th Feb 2025) Application Deadline for Summer 2025 Intake (1st Apr 2025) Application Deadline for Winter 2026 Intake (15th Nov 2025) Supplumentary Application Deadline for 2026 Intake (3rd Feb 2026) |
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