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Masters Degrees in Biological Sciences in Canada

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Biological Sciences MSc, PhD

University of Alberta Canada

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Biological Sciences MSc, PhD

University of Windsor Canada

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Master of Science in Applied Animal Biology MSc

The University of British Columbia (UBC) Canada

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Biology BSc, BSc (Hons), PhD, MSc (Science)

University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) Canada

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Master of Science (MSc) - Biology Masters Degree

Concordia University Canada

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Study a Biological Sciences Masters in Canada in 2025

Biological sciences is an academic discipline that broadly covers any subject that studies living organisms and the science of ‘life’. This can include, but is not limited to, biology, zoology, genetics, plant science, and microbiology. As a student of biological sciences, you may look at things such as the interactions between animals, and how genes are expressed, among other things.

Graduates of a masters degree in biological sciences have a wide range of career options available to them. These include biochemist, laboratory technician, natural scientist, biological sciences teacher, and conservation biologist, as well as many other paths.

Your degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Modules you study might include:

  • Forensic Science
  • Genomics
  • Animal and Wild Behaviour
  • Microbiology
  • Modern Theories of Evolution

Study in Canada

Canada has a well earned reputation as a kind and welcoming country, making it a popular destination for international students looking to study abroad. If you choose to study in Canada, you will be able to access some of the worlds leading universities, as well as study in an environment that is encouraging of your development both inside and outside of the classroom. You will be able to choose from many highly ranked universities according to the QS World University rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in Canada for international students.

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