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    MSc in Biology

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    Montreal, CAMScIn-person2 years
    CA$31,090.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    45
    Credits
    CA$136.00
    App fee

    MSc in Biology at McGill University is a 45-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Montreal, CA. Tuition is CA$31,090.

    About the program

    Research-focused program encompassing topics from molecules and cells to organisms and ecosystems, including molecular, cellular and developmental biology, conservation, ecology and evolution, and neurobiology and behaviour.

    Focus: research

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    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$22,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Biology at McGill University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Biology at McGill University is CA$31,090 across 45 required credits.
    Is MSc in Biology at McGill University online or in-person?
    MSc in Biology at McGill University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Biology at McGill University take to complete?
    MSc in Biology at McGill University is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Biology at McGill University?
    Per the program's published guidance: The minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is 3.0 out of a possible 4.0, or a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.2 out of 4.0 in the last two years of full-time studies.
    What work-permit options follow MSc in Biology at McGill University?
    Post-completion work rights for MSc in Biology at McGill University: 3 years PGWP (Canada)