OpenFieldMaster of Science (M.Sc.) in Biology (Northern Freshwater Ecology & Conservation)
Thesis-based two-year graduate degree exploring fish population genomics, toxic cyanobacterial bloom mitigation, and boreal wetland bio-monitoring along the Great Lakes basin.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.Sc. in Biology, Ecology, or Environmental Science with minimum 75% average
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 6.0 in each subtest) or TOEFL iBT 83
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Undergraduate honours thesis or independent research project in biological sciences
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CAD $15,000/year guaranteed teaching assistantship + research supervisor stipend
- Application fee
- CAD $125
- Tuition / joining costs
- CAD $19,200/year
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 31, 2027 (Fall 2027 admission)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Algoma University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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