阿尔伯塔大学

The Department of Biological Sciences offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy. It strives to develop scholars familiar with literature in their field, capable of identifying new problems and new directions of endeavour in their field, and competent with the methods of data collection and analysis essential to do research. Students will fulfill these objectives through several forums: a supervised research program, coursework, participation in seminar programs, and defending their dissertation.

The Department has research laboratories and instructional facilities for 250-300 graduate students. There are facilities for digital image processing, electron and confocal microscopy, analytical chemistry, molecular biology, fermentation, biotechnology, DNA synthesis and sequencing, cultivation of microbial cells and cells of yeasts, plants, insects and mammals. Facilities include large holding tanks for aquatic animals, and controlled environment rooms including an extensive greenhouse complex. Off-campus facilities include the Devonian Botanic Garden and mycology herbarium, several field stations including the Meanook Biological Research Station and Ellerslie Plant Genetics Station, all near Edmonton, and the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre on Vancouver Island. Extensive reference collections are available for research with micro fungi, vascular and cryptogamic plants as well as vertebrates and invertebrates, including major collections of fishes, fossil plants and vertebrates, insects and parasites.

Requirements:

The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Ecology

The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Microbiology and Biotechnology

The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Molecular Biology and Genetics

The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Physiology, Cell, and Developmental Biology

The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Plant Biology

The Degree of MSc with Specialization in Systematics and Evolution

Length of Program:

The time required to compete the MSc degree will vary according to the previous training of the applicant and the nature of the research undertaken; however, a minimum of two years is normally required. The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MSc program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years.