MSc in Biology

MSc in Biology

University of Victoria

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
MSc in Biology
Duration2-2.5 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The MSc in Biology is a full-time research degree with thesis and with some additional required course work
  • Biology is one of the largest departments in the Faculty of Science
  • UVic Biology offers full-time, research-intensive MSc programs with a number of vital research areas:
    • Ecology and evolution
    • Cell and molecular biology
    • Genetics and genomics
    • Forest biology
    • Marine science
    • Neurobiology
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees287199 INR
Hostel & Meals495178 INR
Insurance15301 INR
Transportation9354 INR
GSS Extended Health23500 INR
GSS Dental Plan13627 INR
UVic Athletics10278 INR
Application Fees7275 INR
Grad Student Society8661 INR
Total583174 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors60.0%
  • Applicants must have a 1st class (60%; 7/10) bachelor's degree (minimum four years) preferably in Biology or Biochemistry or related field
  • Applicants must minimum average of 6.5 on the University of Victoria 9-point scale (B+/A-), or its equivalent, in the second half of a BSc (last two years or equivalent)
ExamsTOEFL: 90
No score below 20 in each section
IELTS: 6.5
No score less than 6.0 on each individual component
Additional info
  • Official copies of statements of marks for all years and a degree certificate 
  • Two letters of reference
  • A brief statement of research interests and background, including the name(s) of potential supervisor(s)
  • ELP scores
  • Resume
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