MSc Natural Sciences at Mount Saint Vincent University

Programme overview

The MSc in Natural Sciences is a thesis-based research programme for students with a science background. Students work with faculty researchers on hands-on laboratory and field research and build skills in data analysis, scientific writing and project management. It prepares graduates for research, government, healthcare and environmental careers or doctoral study.

Faculty: Graduate Studies | Department: Biology, Chemistry and Psychology | Intake: September; first-round deadline February 15, 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Interdisciplinary graduate research in the natural sciences, supervised by faculty in Biology, Chemistry or Psychology.

Career pathways

Research, industry, government, healthcare and environmental fields, and doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours bachelor's degree (or equivalent, 4-year) in a natural science area such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, psychology or statistics, with a 1.0 unit honours thesis or directed research equivalent at a minimum B average (GPA 3.0 or 73%) and a B average (GPA 3.0 or 73%) over the most recent 10.0 units. Supporting documents: statement of intent (1-2 pages, naming potential supervisors if known), two academic references, resume, English proficiency scores where required. Applicants contact a faculty member to confirm they are accepting graduate students.

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 entrance terms: January and September (programme-specific).

September 2027 initial deadlines: Master of Applied Human Nutrition, MSc Applied Human Nutrition, MA Aging and Family Science, Master of Aging and Family Science and MSc Natural Science February 15, 2027; MA Child and Youth Study, Master of Child and Youth Study, MA/MEd Education, MA Communication and Master of Public Relations April 15, 2027; MA School Psychology December 1, 2026; MA Women and Gender Studies February 1, 2027 (scholarship consideration). January 2027 entrance: MA/MEd Education November 2, 2026.

Graduate application fee is $50 domestic and $90 international.

Apply through the official page: https://www.msvu.ca/future-students/admission-requirements/

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