Master of Science in Zoology (MSc)

Degree: 
Master of Science
Specialization: 
Zoology

Quick Facts

Faculty:
Faculty of Science
Subject:
Life Sciences
Mode of delivery: 
On campus
Program components: 
Coursework + Thesis required

Application

Possible start dates: 
  Deadlines for
Start date Students with Canadian or US credentials Students with international credentials
September February 1st February 1st

Program contact details

Application enquiries: 
Please mail paper documents to: 

Zoology Graduate Program - Biological Sciences Building
6270 University Boulevard
Vancouver
British Columbia, V6T 1Z4
Canada

Opportunities

Research focus: 
  • Cell and Developmental Biology:
    molecular and genetic bases of development and cellular function
  • Comparative Physiology: aspects of animal physiology from a comparative perspective, particularly those mechanisms underlying adaptive responses to environmental constraints
  • Ecology: blends field ecology and natural history with ecological theory and conservation biology
  • Evolution: encompasses evolutionary ecology, evolutionary genetics, conservation genetics, theory, and systematics

Tuition / Program costs

Fees Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat International
Application Fee $91.80 $153.00
Tuition *
Installments per year 3 3
Tuition per installment $1,449.72 $2,546.90
Tuition per year $4,349.16 $7,640.70
Int. Tuition Award (ITA) per year (if eligible)   $3,200.00 (-)
Other Fees and Costs
Student Fees (yearly) $709.00 (approx.)
Costs of living (yearly) $16,763.00 (approx.)
* Regular, full-time tuition. For on-leave, extension, continuing or part time (if applicable) fees see UBC Calendar.
All fees for the year are subject to adjustment and UBC reserves the right to change any fees without notice at any time, including tuition and student fees. In case of a discrepancy between this webpage and the UBC Calendar, the UBC Calendar entry will be held to be correct.

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