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Biology (MSc) at Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University, Canada

Programme overview

Study life within our exceptionally vibrant research community. Dalhousie’s Department of Biology offers graduate level training that spans multiple levels of biological organization. The goal of the program is to provide you with training in core scientific skills, exposure to a broad array of research activities, and the confidence to pursue your individual research interests as they develop.

Faculty: Science  |  Department: Department of Biology  |  Duration: 2 years or longer  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

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Application information

Entry requirements

How do I apply to the biology graduate program? In order to obtain a graduate position in the Department of Biology at Dalhousie you need to accomplish three things: Formally apply and be accepted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies The first step in finding a graduate position is to look at the research interests of the various members of the biology department faculty or adjuncts and find some that interest you. You will then need to contact those faculty members to find out if they have openings in their research group. It is generally advisable to provide a general statement about your background, research interests, research experience and academic background. Some groups may have an immediate opening, but be aware that many research groups have a one to two year waiting list. So it is generally advisable to apply as early as possible.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate intakes: September, January and May.

General Faculty of Graduate Studies deadlines: September admission June 1 (Canadian applicants) and April 1 (non-Canadian); January admission October 31 (Canadian) and August 31 (non-Canadian); May admission February 28 (Canadian) and December 31 (non-Canadian). Program deadlines may differ. The application fee is $115, payable online with the application.

Apply through the official page: https://apply.dal.ca/apply/

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