Overview

Program description

One of the courses is the Graduate Seminar Series, which focuses on recent developments in the biology literature, as well as on building professional skills related to the practice and communication of modern Biological Sciences. The precise number and details of the other courses are determined within the first semester of the student's program at University of Lethbridge.

Areas in which students can conduct research with The Biological Sciences program at University of Lethbridge include cell and molecular biology, microbiology, ecology and evolution, organismal biology, genetics and epigenetics, environmental science, toxicology, physiology, development, and various aspects of applied biology (e.g., agriculture and conservation).

Career pathways

Agricultural Products Inspector
Drug Testing Technician
Ecologist / Conservationist
Environmental Consultant
Environmental Protection Specialist
Field Researcher
Forensics Technician
Grants Officer
Molecular Laboratory Technician
Naturalist / Park Interpreter
College / University Instructor
Water Quality Inspector
Wildlife and Fisheries Biologist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Ecosystem Ecology

Biogeochemistry

Aquatic Science
Role of epigenetic dysregulation in carcinogenesis;
Epigenetic regulation of the cancer treatment responses;
Radiation epigenetics and role of epigenetic changes in genome stability and carcinogenesis;

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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86

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lethbridge, Canada

Disciplines

Biology Bioinformatics & Biostatistics Genetics View 25 other Masters in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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120

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86

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61

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants normally must meet the following requirements:

Hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline
Have a minimum grade point average of 3.00
Demonstrate English language proficiency (ELP) for graduate student
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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

10442 CAD / year

≈ 10442 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4348 CAD / year

≈ 4348 CAD / year

Additional Details

Fourth term:

Domestic: $640/semester
International: $1492/semester

Living costs

Lethbridge

Canada

1200 - 1800 CAD / month

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Program description

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Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Additional Details

Living costs

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