Program Overview for MSc in Biomedical Sciences in Canada:
The Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) is a course work program with a major research project/paper or an experiential learning practicum (depending on the research area), to be completed in approximately three semesters.
Students can pursue applied training in Reproductive Biotechnologies or Toxicology through practicum placements and in-house training. Graduates who have completed the Applied Repro training have found jobs in repro-related industry positions at a success rate of 90%.
The Master of Science (MS c) program requires the preparation and defense of a research-based thesis, to be completed in approximately six semesters.
These are the international student eligibility for the MSc in Biomedical Sciences in Canada
Applicants should have an Honours BSc in biological sciences or a degree in veterinary medicine (or equivalent), with a minimum average "B+" standing for the last four semesters completed prior to entry into the graduate program. Letters of reference from two of the applicant's professors must be provided with the application. In addition, a short statement of the applicant's research interests and career goals, is required to assist in the selection of faculty advisors. Students may be admitted into the Fall, Winter or Spring semester. Students who do not meet this "B+" minimum requirement but do meet the University minimum of "B-" may be admitted into a "provisional" category if there is additional evidence to suggest that the applicant is capable of successfully completing the graduate program (e.g., exemplary letters of recommendation, or evidence of prior work or research experience). Transfer to the "regular" category is recommended when the student obtains a minimum "B+" in two graduate courses approved by the Department's Graduate Program Committee in consultation with the student's Advisory Committee. Moreover, you need to submit:
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letter
- Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
- CV/Resume
N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.
These are the domestic student eligibility for the MSc in Biomedical Sciences
Applicants should have an Honours BSc in biological sciences or a degree in veterinary medicine (or equivalent), with a minimum average "B+" standing for the last four semesters completed prior to entry into the graduate program. Letters of reference from two of the applicant's professors must be provided with the application. In addition, a short statement of the applicant's research interests and career goals, is required to assist in the selection of faculty advisors. Students may be admitted into the Fall, Winter or Spring semester. Students who do not meet this "B+" minimum requirement but do meet the University minimum of "B-" may be admitted into a "provisional" category if there is additional evidence to suggest that the applicant is capable of successfully completing the graduate program (e.g., exemplary letters of recommendation, or evidence of prior work or research experience). Transfer to the "regular" category is recommended when the student obtains a minimum "B+" in two graduate courses approved by the Department's Graduate Program Committee in consultation with the student's Advisory Committee. Moreover, you need to submit:
- Transcripts
- Recommendation Letter
- Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
- CV/Resume
These are the test eligibilities for the MSc in Biomedical Sciences to qualify.
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for MSc in Biomedical Sciences in Canada: are:
- TOEFL(ibt): 89
- IELTS(academic): 6.5
The international student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Biomedical Sciences in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$13,675.08 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year |
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| You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
The domestic student tuition fees and costs for MSc in Biomedical Sciences in Canada.
| Items | Costs | ||||||
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| Application Fees | CA$110.00 | ||||||
| Tuition Fees | CA$4,755.06 /year | ||||||
| Living Cost | CA$12,000.00/year (CA$1,000.00/month) |
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| Student Earning | CA$17,920.00/year | ||||||
| This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour. | |||||||
MSc students are guaranteed support for 6 semesters and PhD students for 9 semesters. The minimum stipend for MSc students is $18,500/year and for PhD students is $20,000/year. Students are strongly encouraged to apply for external (e.g., NSERC, CIHR, OGS) and internal (e.g., OVC Scholarships) awards (see below). MSc students are guaranteed up to $1,500, while PhD students are guaranteed up to $3,000 over the course of their program for travel to conferences and meetings.
Graduate ProgramCoordinator, MSc & PhD: Dr. Jon LaMarre jlamarre@ovc.uoguelph.ca
Note: Most graduate student receive a funding package made up of a number of components. The options may be one or more of the following:
- Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)
- Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
- Graduate Service Assistant (GSA)
- Scholarship (external and/or internal)
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