Master’s Opportunities in Biology in Canada

Master Positions in biology in canada

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Universities with open master's positions in biology in Canada include University of British Columbia, Université de Montréal and Université de Sherbrooke.

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University of British Columbia

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The Olden Lab in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia is offering funded MSc and PhD opportunities in freshwater science in Vancouver, Canada. The positions focus on major freshwater research challenges, including freshwater conservation , climate change, sustainable water management, biodiversity, environmental DNA (eDNA), and machine learning. Students will be able to develop research connected to the conservation and management of freshwater...

Computer Science
Ecology
Environmental Science
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Bernhard Payer

Université de Montréal

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Bernhard Payer’s laboratory at CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal is recruiting motivated postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and MSc students in Montreal, Canada. The team investigates the intersection of epigenetics and reproduction, with research topics including X-chromosome inactivation, pluripotency, stem cell biology, oogenesis, and stem cell-derived in vitro gametogenesis. These projects are relevant to developmental biology, reproductive biology, and maternal and child he...

Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Medical Science
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3 days ago

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The University of British Columbia

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The Olden Lab in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences at the University of British Columbia, Canada, is recruiting fully funded MSc and PhD students in freshwater science. Research areas include sustainable water management, climate adaptation, environmental DNA (eDNA), freshwater conservation, ecology, fieldwork, data analysis, and collaborative research. Funding includes CAD $40,000 per year for PhD students for four years and CAD $20,000 per year for MSc students for two years, ...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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4 days ago

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Université de Sherbrooke

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Funded Master’s and PhD positions are available in Dr. Rony Chidiac’s Group (Chidiac Lab) within the Department of Pharmacology-Physiology at the Centre de recherche du CHUS (CRCHUS), Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. The research focuses on human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived choroidal endothelial cells for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) disease modeling. The project is suited to students interested in stem cell biology, vascular biology, ocular diseases, pharmacology, and cell b...

Cell Biology
Pharmacology
Biology
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1 week ago

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Université de Montréal

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Funded Master's or PhD Positions in Immunity Against Hepatitis C Virus and Liver Immunology Dr. Naglaa Shoukry's Lab at the Centre de Recherche du CHUM (CRCHUM), Université de Montréal, Canada, is recruiting Master's and PhD students for research on immunity against hepatitis C virus and liver immunology. Applicants should have a BSc or MSc in biological sciences or immunology, a GPA of at least 3.5, and working knowledge of French, as courses are taught in French. The positions are funded, alth...

Immunology
Virology
Biology
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1 week ago

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McGill University

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Fully funded MSc and PhD positions are available for a Fall 2027 start in CRISPR-based functional genomics and precision genome editing at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. The opportunity is in the Cuella-Martin Lab within the CERC in Genomic Medicine , Department of Human Genetics. The research focus is highly relevant to genomics , molecular biology , genetics , and medical science , with an emphasis on genome editing technologies and functional genomic approaches. Applicants should have...

Molecular Biology
Biology
Functional Genomics
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1 week ago

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University of New Brunswick

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New Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) opportunity at the University of New Brunswick in Canada . The project is titled High-throughput phenotyping black spruce stress resilience and is co-supervised by Dr. Funda Ogut (Canadian Forest Services) and Dr. Christopher Wong (ForEM). The research focuses on how climate change-driven drought and spruce budworm disturbances affect forest health and productivity, with an emphasis on improving resilience in black spruce populations. The successful candi...

Physiology
Environmental Science
Plant Biology
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2 weeks ago

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University of Alberta

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Fully funded master’s position at the University of Alberta in Veterinary Medicine and Dairy Cattle Health . The position is in the Laboratory of Dr. Burim N. Ametaj , Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science. Research interests include dairy cattle health, immunology, disease prevention, laboratory research, and on-farm data collection. Eligibility: applicants should have a DVM or equivalent degree . Experience or strong interest in the listed research areas is an advantage. Fun...

Immunology
Agriculture
Biology
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2 weeks ago

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University of Alberta

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University of Alberta graduate funding opportunities are being highlighted for thesis-based Master’s and PhD applicants for 2026–2027 in Canada. The post points to research-based graduate study in areas such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Medicine, Engineering, and related disciplines. It emphasizes scholarship and recruitment funding for eligible students, along with the chance to work with experienced researchers and access advanced research facilities. This is a s...

Molecular Biology
Agriculture
Biomedical Engineering
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2 weeks ago

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Kiana Amini

The University of British Columbia

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Two funded postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Kiana Amini , Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia (Canada). The openings are in electrochemical energy storage and focus on two research directions: • Postdoctoral Fellow 1: Redox-Active Materials — design, synthesis, and functionalization of redox-active materials. The ideal background includes materials chemistry , synthetic chemistry , and experience with organic and/or inorganic/coordination chemistry , espec...

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago

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Bernhard Payer

Université de Montréal

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Bernhard Payer’s laboratory at CHU Sainte-Justine and Université de Montréal is recruiting motivated postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and MSc students in Montreal, Canada. The team investigates the intersection of epigenetics and reproduction, with research topics including X-chromosome inactivation, pluripotency, stem cell biology, oogenesis, and stem cell-derived in vitro gametogenesis. These projects are relevant to developmental biology, reproductive biology, and maternal and child he...

Biology
Stem Cell Biology
Medical Science
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3 days ago

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The University of British Columbia

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Fully funded PhD opportunity in Parkinson's disease and bone health at the University of British Columbia (Okanagan Campus) , Canada. The project is associated with the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management in the Faculty of Medicine and is supervised by Dr. Sarah Purcell and Dr. Daryl Wile . Relevant academic areas include medical science , neuroscience , nutrition , kinesiology , exercise science , public health , and chronic disease prevention. The post specifically highlights ...

Sports Science
Medicine
Biology
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2 weeks ago

Living costs in Canada

Estimated costs in Canada.

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Canada

Clothing

Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year

C$1.6k

$1,200/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

C$979

$720/yr

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Transportation

Public transport and local travel per year

C$1.3k

$960/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

C$11.4k

$8,400/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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School of Biomedical Engineering McMaster University 1280 Main Street West Hamilton Ontario L8S 4L8

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Microbiology

Polymer Chemistry

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Acadia University

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Botany

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Arboriculture

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The University of British Columbia

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Biochemistry

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Cryo-electron Microscopy

Molecular Biology

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University of Manitoba

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Dalhousie University

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Marine Biology

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Endosymbiosis

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University of Windsor Faculty of Science

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Ecology

Marine Biology

Algal Biology

Bacterial Ecology

Freshwater Ecology

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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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