Master of Science [M.S] (Biological Sciences)
Field of Study:
₹5.4 L/Yr
Offered By: Faculty of Graduate Studies & Research, University of Alberta
- The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy.
- It strives to develop scholars familiar with the literature in their field, capable of identifying new problems and new directions of endeavour in their field, and competent with the methods of data collection and analysis essential to do research.
- Students will fulfill these objectives through several forums: a supervised research program, coursework, participation in seminar programs, and defending their dissertation.
- There are six areas of specialization within the Department:
- Ecology
- Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Plant Biology
- Physiology, Development and Cell Biology
- Systematics and Evolution.
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | ₹544864 (CAD 8874) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | ₹663120 (CAD 10800) |
Food | ₹165780 (CAD 2700) |
Total Cost | ₹962138 (CAD 15670) |
Health Insurance | ₹59558 (CAD 970) |
Books and supply | ₹73680 (CAD 1200) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must have a 4-year undergraduate degree or an equivalent qualification and stand from a recognized institution.
- A grade point average (GPA) required is:
- 3.3 on a 4-point scale,
- 7.0 on a 9-point scale,
- B+ on a letter-based scale or
- 78/100 on a percentage-based scale
- If English is not the student's first language then they must provide proof of English competency.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Students require an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution with 60% First Class Standing/Division.
- Students may also hold a bachelor's degree of 4 years.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
100 / 120
Avg. Score in
TOEFL
7 / 9
Avg. Score in
IELTS
61 / 90
Avg. Score in
PTE
125 / 160
Avg. Score in
Duolingo
3.3 / 4
Minimum gpa
GPA
Required Document List
Following are the required Documents:
- Resume/CV - This provides a summary of a student's experience and skills.
- Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
- Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
- Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- English Language Requirement - This shows the test score of English Proficiency Exams such as IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE, etc.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Alberta Innovates Graduate Student Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
UAlberta Master's Entrance Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Alberta Graduate Excellence Scholarship (AGES) | Scholarship per student₹ 5.1 L/Yr$8,312 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
VueVille Future Technology Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Prodigy Finance-GyanDhan Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 1.5 L/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 2.1 L/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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