Overview
About the program
The Biology program combines the strengths of the Biology departments at both the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. The Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biology offers advanced courses and hosts an Annual Research Days symposium, which alternates between campuses.
Students can conduct research in diverse areas:
- Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology
- Environmental Toxicology
- Comparative Physiology
- Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Topics in Biotechnology
- Advanced Field Ecology
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biophysical Techniques
- Molecular Methods
- Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology
- Biological Science in Practice
- Biostatistics
- Modelling for Biologists
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Other requirements
General requirements
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Have a master’s degree in Biology (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 75% (B+).
- Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
- Meet the funding requirements.
- Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.
Tuition Fee
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11650 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5825 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
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11650 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5825 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Ottawa
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