Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology - Thesis-based at University of Saskatchewan

Programme overview

Graduate student programs emphasize biotechnology, nanotechnology, diabetes, gene expression, metabolism, molecular biology, plant biochemistry, protein structure/function and engineering, muscle function, cell cycle control, and signal transduction in metabolism and cancer. There are also opportunities for collaborative graduate research programs with the Plant Biotechnology Institute, the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, companies located in Innovation Place and several other departments at the U of S.

Faculty: College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

What you will study

Degree requirements: A minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level, including the following:; 6 credit units of electives, as approved by the advisoty committee; thesis defense.

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Entry requirements

A minimum overall TOEFL score of 90 is required with a minimum score of 20 in each area, or a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum score of 6.5 in each area, or another approved test as outlined in the College of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Academic Policies; A cumulative weighted average of at least a 75% (U of S grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units). (Students with a lower average may be accepted under exceptional circumstances);

Domestic applicants: CAD 5,706 a year (2026-2027). Standard thesis/project-based master's rate, assessed in three terms of $1,902 (total $5,706 per academic year); the source states it applies to all thesis and project-based master's programs except those with listed special rates. Tuition only; excludes Source

International applicants: CAD 12,837 a year (2026-2027). Standard thesis/project-based master's rate, assessed in three terms of $4,279 (total $12,837 per academic year); the source states it applies to all thesis and project-based master's programs except those with listed special rates. Tuition only; excludes Source

Academic units set their own application deadlines. The application fee is $125 CAD for domestic students and $145 CAD for international students, paid online by Visa or Mastercard.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.usask.ca/programs/biochemistry-microbiology-immunology.php

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