Overview

This Biology graduate program at McMaster University teaches the research and communication skills and provides technical and theoretical foundations required to succeed in science-related streams.

Careers

Graduates go on to careers in universities, research institutions, government agencies, and the biotechnology industry. Graduates choose areas such as basic and applied research, marketing, consulting, science-writing, technology transfer, and patent law.

Programme Structure

Areas of research include:

bioinformatics and functional genomics

cell and developmental biology

ecology and evolution

environmental physiology

genetics and molecular biology

microbiology and plant biology

radiation biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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92

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, Canada

Disciplines

Biology View 50 other PhDs in Biology in Canada

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s Degree
B+ minimum average, based on previous graduate work
All post-secondary academic work completed to date
Official transcripts
Two academic references from instructors most familiar with your academic work
English language proficiency
Statement of Interest
CV/Resume

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4204 CAD / year

≈ 4204 CAD / year

Living costs

Hamilton

Canada

1163 - 1630 CAD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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