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    MSc in Parasitology

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    Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, CAMScIn-person2 years
    CA$20,727.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    59%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    45
    Credits
    CA$139.63
    App fee

    MSc in Parasitology at McGill University is a 45-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, CA. Tuition is CA$20,727.

    About the program

    Research-intensive program focusing on parasitism in humans, livestock, and animals, including molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, immunology, epidemiology, and control of parasitic diseases.

    Focus: research
    31 (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025: Biological Sciences)

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    After the program

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    36 months PGWP (Canada)

    $22,285.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MSc in Parasitology at McGill University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MSc in Parasitology at McGill University is CA$20,727 across 45 required credits.
    Is MSc in Parasitology at McGill University online or in-person?
    MSc in Parasitology at McGill University is offered in-person.
    How long does MSc in Parasitology at McGill University take to complete?
    MSc in Parasitology at McGill University is structured around 2 years and 45 credits.
    What GPA is required for MSc in Parasitology at McGill University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.2 out of 4.0
    How competitive is MSc in Parasitology at McGill University?
    MSc in Parasitology at McGill University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 59%.