Please be advised that a $125 CAD non-refundable application fee is required in order to submit your application.
The Fall 2026 application is closed for international applicants. The application remains open for domestic applicants only.
Our Department of Biology offers a graduate program in the biological sciences, under the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. Students who successfully complete the program will achieve a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.
The Department's faculty and adjuncts offer exciting graduate research opportunities in all areas of Biology including studies in association with the following:
Department of Anthropology, Lakehead's Biorefining Research Institute, NOSM University, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, and the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research.
The Department maintains modern laboratories and animal care facilities, unique field sites, and access to a wide spectrum of analytical services. Research themes include testing theories of global significance to applications in environmental biology, wildlife management, and human health.
Supervisor Information:
Interested students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors directly and before submitting an application for graduate study. To access a current list of potential supervisors, click the following link:
NOTE: Students in this program must complete all requirements within six terms (2 years) of continuous registration.
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. No candidate will be admitted unless the academic unit recommends admission. All applicants will be advised by the Faculty of Graduate Studies in writing of their admission status.
Master of Science in Biology (MSc)
Please be advised that a $125 CAD non-refundable application fee is required in order to submit your application.
The Fall 2026 application is closed for international applicants. The application remains open for domestic applicants only.
Our Department of Biology offers a graduate program in the biological sciences, under the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. Students who successfully complete the program will achieve a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.
The Department's faculty and adjuncts offer exciting graduate research opportunities in all areas of Biology including studies in association with the following:
Department of Anthropology, Lakehead's Biorefining Research Institute, NOSM University, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, and the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research.
The Department maintains modern laboratories and animal care facilities, unique field sites, and access to a wide spectrum of analytical services. Research themes include testing theories of global significance to applications in environmental biology, wildlife management, and human health.
Supervisor Information:
Interested students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors directly and before submitting an application for graduate study. To access a current list of potential supervisors, click the following link:
NOTE: Students in this program must complete all requirements within six terms (2 years) of continuous registration.