Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Science (M.Sc.) program is a two-year graduate study leading to the M.Sc. degree, offered in the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies.

Program Details

The Department's faculty and adjuncts offer exciting graduate research opportunities in all areas of Biology, including studies in association with:

• Department of Anthropology
  • Collaborative research initiatives
• Lakehead's Biorefining Research Institute
  • Interdisciplinary research projects
• Northern Ontario School of Medicine
  • Joint research endeavors
• Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
  • Applied research in health sciences
• Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute
  • Research collaborations
• Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research
  • Environmental research initiatives

Research Facilities and Themes

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
• Applications in environmental biology
• Wildlife management
• Human health

Program Structure

The M.Sc. program is a six-semester degree, providing students with a comprehensive graduate education in Biology.