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Master of Wildlife Biology (MWB) at University of Guelph

University of Guelph, Canada

Programme overview

The one-year, course-based Master of Wildlife Biology (MWB) is a unique program designed to help graduates acquire the academic, technical and experiential training needed to solve problems of relevance for society, wildlife and ecosystems in the government, not-for-profits, environmental consulting, education and industry sectors.

Duration: 12 months  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Career pathways

Students complete either an experiential placement with a company, institution or wildlife centre that aligns with their career pursuits, or a Major Research Projects in their final semester.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students entering the program must meet the minimum master’s admission requirements set by the University: successful completion of an undergraduate degree/ baccalaureate, in an honours’ program or the equivalent from a recognized university; minimum B- average (last two years of full-time equivalent study); English proficiency levels as per the University’s admission guidelines. An additional requirement for this program is the submission of either two academic references OR one academic reference and one professional reference. Preference for admission will be given to applicants who have experience in biology either through previous degree(s) or work experience. Students with non-traditional education and experience in a related wildlife biology field are welcome to apply and will be considered under the University’s Alternate Admissions Criteria.

Domestic applicants: CAD 18,360 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $6,120.00 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

International applicants: CAD 33,075 a year (2026-27). Full-time tuition of $11,025.00 per semester (Fall, Winter and Summer, all cohorts), shown for three semesters. Tuition only; compulsory fees are not included. Source

Tuition and fees are billed by semester: Fall, Winter and Summer.

Apply online through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC). Application deadlines are listed on each programme page. The application fee is $125 for most graduate programmes; $150 for MBA, MA Leadership, MCLC, MPAcc and MRE; non-refundable and payable to OUAC.

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