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Biological Sciences

University of Alberta
Information last verified July 2026
Degree MSc
Delivery On-campus
Location Edmonton, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Biological Sciences at University of Alberta is a MSc programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 7
  4. Location: Edmonton, Canada

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biological Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission to our department is recommended based on the availability of funding and our review of the complete application including the C.V. and letters of reference. Although an applicant may meet the minimum GPA requirement, admission is not guaranteed. A 4-year undergraduate degree, or its academic equivalent, from a recognized university.

A minimum grade point average (GPA) on the last 60 credits*:

  • 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

*The GPA is calculated using the last most recent 60 credits of a transcript. If the last 60 credits fall within a term, the full term is calculated (thus in this case the GPA would be calculated using more than 60 credits). GPA calculation for Ph.D. applicants: The M.Sc. degree counts as 1 full-time year, so the last 30 credits of the B.Sc. is also used to calculate the GPA.

Note: The minimum GPA for departmental funding (Teaching Assistantship) may be higher than listed above and will vary from year to year depending on the quality of the applicant pool.

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is preferred but not required.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.

Application Deadline

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University of Alberta

Edmonton, Canada

public research university in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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