
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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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.
University of British Columbia
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Canada
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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...
Posted Yesterday
Bernhard Payer
Université de Montréal
Canada
3 days ago
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...
3 days ago
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
4 days ago
Top university
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, ...
4 days ago
Université de Sherbrooke
Canada
1 week ago
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...
1 week ago
Université de Montréal
Canada
1 week ago
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...
1 week ago
McGill University
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Canada
1 week ago
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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...
1 week ago
University of New Brunswick
Canada
2 weeks ago
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...
2 weeks ago
University of Alberta
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Canada
2 weeks ago
Top university
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...
2 weeks ago
University of Alberta
Closing soon
Top university
Canada
2 weeks ago
Closing soon
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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...
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Kiana Amini
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The University of British Columbia
Canada
1 month ago
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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...
1 month ago
Bernhard Payer
Université de Montréal
Canada
3 days ago
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...
3 days ago
The University of British Columbia
Top university
Canada
2 weeks ago
Top university
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 ...
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Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
![]() Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Canada
Biochemistry
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Canada
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University of Windsor Faculty of Science
Canada
Ecology
Marine Biology
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Bacterial Ecology
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