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Maîtrise en sciences biologiques at Université Sainte-Anne

Université Sainte-Anne, Canada

Programme overview

A research-based master's in biological sciences emphasising original research, the scientific method, and developing and validating analytical methods, with training in teamwork, communicating results and industry collaboration.

Faculty: Faculté des arts et des sciences  |  Department: Département des sciences  |  Duration: 2 years (45 credits)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September only  |  Location: Pointe-de-l'Église, Nova Scotia, Canada

What you will study

Seminar, research proposal and experimental design/statistics courses (6 credits), two further advanced-methods/seminar courses, and a 33-credit research and thesis activity.

Career pathways

Research careers in government labs, industry (basic/applied research, consulting) and non-profit research centres; pathway to a PhD or academic career.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first-cycle degree in biology, biochemistry, agronomy or a related field with a cumulative average of B or higher; CV, transcripts, a 500-word French motivation letter, two confidential references, and a letter of acceptance from a potential research supervisor.

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.

The Maitrise en sciences biologiques accepts admissions only for the September intake.

Autumn 2026 classes start on 9 September 2026; the registration deadline is 8 September 2026.

Maitrise en sciences biologiques: Canadian citizens and permanent residents, first applications 1 February, late applications 1 June; international applicants 1 February.

Application file review fee (non-refundable): 55.00 CAD for Canadian students (except BEd and Maitrise programmes), 60.00 CAD for Canadian students in BEd and Maitrise programmes, 150.00 CAD for international students. To be eligible for scholarships and bursaries, the application and official transcripts must be submitted before 28 February. Applicants receive their admissibility letter in the Omnivox application portal.

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