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    Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine

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    Vancouver, CAMScIn-person30 months
    CA$20,163.00
    Tuition
    over 30mo
    21
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    CA$168.00
    App fee

    Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia is a 30-credit, 30-month, in-person MSc program based in Vancouver, CA. Tuition is CA$20,163.

    About the program

    The program offers advanced study and research in cell and developmental biology. It includes coursework providing understanding of scientific fundamentals and methodologies, along with original research from the start of studies.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    January 2027
    Aug 31, 2026
    May 2027
    Nov 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Applicants from countries where English is not the primary language of instruction are required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination prior to acceptance into the Program; see FAQs for details. (Program page links to UBC G+PS standards; PhD page specifies TOEFL: Overall 100 (R22 W22 S22 L22))
    IELTS
    required
    Min UBC G+PS standard: Overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (PhD page: Overall 7.0 with 6.5 each)

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    3 years PGWP (Canada)

    CA$12,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia is CA$20,163 across 30 required credits.
    Is Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia online or in-person?
    Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia is offered in-person.
    How long does Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia take to complete?
    Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia is structured around 30 months and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia?
    Per the program's published guidance: B+ (76%)
    How large is the Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia cohort?
    Cell and Developmental BiologyMaster of ScienceFaculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia typically enrolls around 21 students per cohort.