Overview

Key facts

The Biomedical Sciences program of University of Guelph spans several disciplines including biomechanics, cancer biology, endocrinology, neuroscience, pharmacology and toxicology, reproductive biotechnology, cardiovascular biology, and stem cell and regenerative biology.

The Master of Biomedical Sciences (MBS) is a course work program with a major research project/paper or an experiential learning practicum (depending on the research area), to be completed in approximately three semesters. Students can pursue applied training in Reproductive Biotechnologies or Toxicology through practicum placements and in-house training. Graduates who have completed the Applied Repro training have found jobs in repro-related industry positions at a success rate of 90%.

The Master of Science (MSc) program requires the preparation and defense of a research-based thesis, to be completed in approximately six semesters.

Research Areas

Biomedical Toxicology & Pharmacology

Cardiovascular Health & Disease

Cellular & Molecular Basis of Disease

Neuroscience

Reproductive Biology & Development

Are you interested in:

How the brain works

How the heart and circulatory system work

How pregnancy is maintained and regulated

How drugs and toxins affect the body

How cancer cells grow and spread

Career opportunities:

Dentist/Pharmacist Professor/

Scientist

Doctor (Veterinary or Medical)

Government

Healthcare professions

Industry

Physiotherapist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Pregnancy, Birth and Perinatal Adaptations

Research Proposal in Biomedical Sciences

Research Methods in Biomedical Sciences

Vertebrate Developmental Biology

Cellular Biology

Cancer Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Biology View 62 other Masters in Biology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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General requirements

Honours BSc in Biological Sciences or a degree in veterinary medicine or equivalent with a minimum B+ or (77% Ontario equivalent GPA) over the last two years of full-time study

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21700 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

4994 CAD / year

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Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Scholarships Information

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