Biology - Master of Science (MSc) at University of Waterloo

Science Teaching Complex (STC) and Quantum-Nano Centre (QNC) Buildings Located on Waterloo's Campus. Understand life and biological systems on a fundamental level to inspire scientific discovery that empowers humanity to transcend global challenges with the Master of Science in Biology program. In this thesis-based program, you’ll be actively carrying out cutting-edge research under the supervision of a faculty member, while also taking courses from exceptional faculty members who are global leaders in their fields.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Biology  |  Duration: 24 months (full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall (September - December), Winter (January - April), Spring (May - August); application deadlines: February 1 (for admission in September); July 1 (for admission in January of the following year); October 1 (for admission in May of the following year)  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Research fields: Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Microbiology, Physiology and Cell Biology, Research project opportunities for this program, Population models for heatwave impacts, We will develop temperature-dependent population models for ectoptherms like plants and insects. These models will incorporate the impact of realistic heatwave conditions on the nonlinear responses of organisms to temperature. Models will be tested using fast-growing invasive duckweed populations. Model analysis will include the potential for transient dynamics that have large impacts on population growth., Discovery of novel antimicrobials in algae, An emerging research theme in the lab is the exploration of the natural ability of microalgae and cyanobacteria to produce bioactive compounds during growth, for the discovery of novel antimicrobial compounds. The focus so far has been on the development of methodology to rapidly screen laboratory isolates for antiviral activity against a range of different viruses that differ in their mode of infection and genomic structure. The lab is looking for a reliable, curious and highly motivated person to expand this research.. Study option(s): Thesis.

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