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Master of Science in Biology Specialization in Science, Society and Policy

Canada

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What will I learn?

Program Description

Ottawa-Carleton Joint Program

Established in 1984, the Ottawa-Carleton Institute of Biology (OCIB) combines the research strengths of the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. The Institute offers graduate programs leading to the master’s (MSc) and doctoral (PhD) degrees in Biology.

Research facilities are shared between the two campuses. Students have access to the professors, courses and facilities at both universities.

The Institute is a participating unit in the collaborative programs in Bioinformatics (at the master’s level), in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology (at the master’s and doctoral levels), in Environmental Sustainability (at the master's level) in Bioinformatics, and in Science, Society and Policy (at the master’s level).

Collaborative Program Description

The collaborative program in Science, Society and Policy allows students enrolled in one of the participating master’s programs to specialize in science and innovation policy.

The objective of the collaborative program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to evaluate the challenges confronting decision-making at the interface of science and policy. Students will have an opportunity to explore how evidence is used in decision-making, how current policies shape the scientific enterprise, and how emerging technologies interact with society.

The degree awarded specifies the primary program and indicates “Specialization in Science, Society and Policy."

Main Areas of Research

Cell and molecular biology

Ecology, behavior and systematic

Physiology and biochemistry

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science

Study options

Full Time (6 terms)

Tuition fees
CAD$27,254.82 (US$ 19,586) per year
CAN $9,084.94 per term.
Start date

Expected January, September 2025

Venue

University of Ottawa

75 Laurier Avenue East,

OTTAWA,

Ontario (ON),

K1N 6N5, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Have a bachelor’s degree in with a specialization, or a major in Biology (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B).

TOEFL 550 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Paper-based)

TOEFL 79-80 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Internet-based)

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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