| The graduate programs in the Department of Biological Sciences at Simon Fraser University are designed to provide students with the best possible research and academic preparation. Because the Department is large and includes a wide range of academic interests, a number of research and teaching programs have evolved. Both M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs are available in diverse research areas ranging from populations to microbiology. Basic biological research and graduate education in the areas of behavioural and wildlife ecology are coordinated through the Behavioural Ecology Research Group. The Department also offers the M.P.M. (Master of Pest Management) and M.E.T. (Master of Environmental Toxicology) degree programs. Other major areas of research interest are animal physiology, marine biology, and plant biology.
In the M.Sc., M.P.M. and Ph.D. programs, the student is expected to undertake a rigorous program of original research, culminating in the preparation of a thesis containing a significant contribution worthy of publication in first- class international scientific journals. For the applied M.E.T. program the students undertake a defined program of graduate courses, and prepare an extended Professional Paper or Thesis on a prescribed problem. Titles of earlier theses are searchable online.
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These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Students wishing to enter the PhD program must either 1) have a 3.5 GPA in a bachelor's degree program and evidence of research ability, or 2) have completed a MSc degree or its equivalent from a recognized university. All PhD students must also have a research supervisor prior to admission. The PhD program is expected to be completed in less than five years and students will be directed by a supervisory committee of at least two faculty including the research supervisor. The PhD thesis must contain original publishable work of significance and must be defended publicly.
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| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 100] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Paper Based) [min. 570] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 7.0]
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | - Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Research Interests
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.