Graduate Programs
The College of Biological Science offers master's and doctoral degrees in the departments of Human Health Sciences, Integrative Biology, and Molecular and Cellular Biology. We also offer interdepartmental programs — Medical Foundations, Bioinformatics, and Biotechnology — and three collaborative programs — Neuroscience, Toxicology, and One Health. You can follow the links below for more information on each program.
- 14
- Graduate Programs
- 400
- Graduate Students
- 100
- Faculty
- $20 Million
- in research funding annually
- 4
- Associated Institutes
- 12
- Research facilities on and off campus
Master and PhD Programs
Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences
A first-of-its-kind in Canada, the Master of Applied Molecular and Health Sciences (MAMHS) is a one-year, course-based graduate program that blends advanced molecular biology with emerging fields, such as AI-driven drug discovery, immunology, and stem cell research models.
Master of Medical Foundations
The Master of Medical Foundations (MMF) is an 11-month, course-based graduate program providing both theoretical and practical training in human anatomy, multisystem physiology, and disease and immunology, with a focus on the role of lifestyle medicine and social dimensions of health and wellbeing.
Human Health and Nutritional Sciences
(thesis and course-based)
Areas of study:
- Biomechanics
- Nutrition, Exercise and Metabolism
- Nutritional and Nutraceutical Sciences
Integrative Biology
(thesis-based)
Areas of study:
- Ecology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Comparative Physiology
Wildlife Biology
(course-based)
Areas of study:
- Biomonitoring
- Wildlife rehabilitation
- Wildlife conservation
Molecular and Cellular Biology
(thesis-based)
Areas of study:
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Plant Biology
Interdepartmental Programs
Students registered in these interdepartmental programs benefit from faculty expertise spanning multiple disciplines. Students enrolled in thesis-based programs are often co-supervised by faculty from different departments and colleges. Our course-based masters or course-based MSc require that students complete a research project in addition to their courses.
Bioinformatics
(MSc, PhD and course-based Master's)
Collaborative Specializations
CBS also participates in three collaborative programs, which are designed to provide a multidisciplinary experience. Students complete the requirements of their home program (e.g., Human Health and Nutritional Science, Integrative Biology, or Molecular and Cellular Biology) as well as additional requirements specific to the collaborative program.
Please visit our Application Process page to learn more about admission requirements, the steps involved in the application, and what to do before you apply. Please be aware that you must identify and secure a faculty advisor prior to applying.
To learn about minimum stipends for full-time students, as well as various scholarship opportunities, please visit our How to Fund Your Studies page.
About
The College of Biological Science is a globally recognized academic faculty with a mission to expand the understanding of life, from DNA to cells to complex ecosystems. It produces intrepid and interdisciplinary research in a student-centred learning environment that encourages and promotes comprehensive understanding of the systems that govern life.