Biology (M.Sc.)
Study the science of life, from the microscopic to whole communities of plants and animals.
Overview
Are you passionate about addressing issues in diseases, protecting natural resources, animal welfare, or combating the detrimental effects of environmental pollution? Join us and become the catalyst for a brighter, healthier, and more sustainable future.
The Master of Science in Biology program at Laurentian University provides students with the opportunity to complete a research thesis in one of three fields of study:
- Molecular and Cell Biology
- Animal and Plant Biology
- Ecology and Evolution
During the first year of studies, students typically take three courses and focus on research during the second year. With the help of their supervisor, students choose courses that provide a comprehensive understanding of topics relevant to their research field and personal interests. You'll have the chance to work alongside experienced scientists and receive guidance from an Advisory Committee throughout your studies.
Note: The program is taught in English; however, Francophone faculty members may support Francophone students during their studies.
Key Features
Career Opportunities
After graduation, our students can explore various career opportunities in fields such as:
- Biomedical research
- Chiropractic
- Conservation agencies (wildlife, fish, habitat)
- Dentistry
- Environmental consulting
- Federal and provincial ministries
- Human and veterinary medicine
- Mining
- Naturopathy
- Nongovernmental conservation agencies
- Park management
- Physiotherapy
- Teaching
James Lee
As a graduate biology student at Laurentian, I am grateful to have the opportunity to conduct research in a medical laboratory at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). This collaboration between Laurentian and NOSM has provided me with unique experiences that have taught me so much about the world of biomedical research. The path of research can often be stressful, but the supportive atmosphere of fellow student researchers and staff at Laurentian and NOSM have created a positive environment where I can expand my knowledge, develop new laboratory skills, and form connections that will help advance my career.
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Program DetailsFaculty Members
Core faculty members
Alarie, Yves: Invertebrate systematics
Basiliko, Nathan: Environmental microbiology; ecosystem ecology; soils
Beckett, Peter: Restoration ecology; wetlands
Gagnon, Jeffrey: Obesity and metabolic disease
Gunn, John: Fisheries ecology and management
Lesbarrères, David: Evolutionary ecology; herpetology
Litzgus, Jackie: Ecology and conservation of reptiles at risk
Mallory, Frank: Wildlife management & behavioural & biomedical ecology
Martinez-Garcia, Mery: Animal physiology in changing environments
Nkongolo, Kabwe: Human and plant genetics
Robitaille, Jean-François: Behavioural ecology of Mustelids
Ryser, Peter: Ecology of wetland plants; root ecology; heavy metal stress
Saleh, Mazen: Molecular biophysics; bacterial environmental interactions
Schulte-Hostedde, Albrecht: Applied evolutionary ecology
Cross-appointed faculty
Belzile, Nelson
Boreham, Douglas (NOSM)
Gauthier, Eric: Molecular and cellular control of cell survival
Johnson, Julia
Kovala, Tom: Signal transduction and regulation of angiogenesis
Kumar, Aseem: Molecular signalling pathways
Lafrenie, Robert: Breast cancer indicators; natural cancer control products
Lannér, Carita: DNA replication in etiology of cancer
Larivière, Céline: Cellular and molecular neural and muscular systems
Le, Hoang-Thanh
MacLean, David (NOSM)
McElhaney, Janet
Merritt, Thomas: Genomics and bioinformatics (Drosophila and environmental)
Moise, Alexander (NOSM)
Mykytczuk, Nadia: Environmental microbiology
Nokhbeh, Reza: Bacteriophage biology, therapeutics and diagnostics
Omri, Abdel: Lipid-based drug and vaccine delivery systems
Parissenti, Amadeo: Tumour biology
Ramcharan, Charles: Lake food webs
Ross, Gregory: Nervous system disorders; brain disease
Roy-Leveillée (Pascale School of Northern Development)
Simard, Alain (NOSM)
Tai, T.C.: Gene dysregulation; hypertension
Tharmalingam, Sujeenthar (NOSM)
Thome, Christopher (NOSM)
Yang, Guangdong
Adjunct faculty
Bhavsar, Satyendra
Bowman, Jeff: Spatial population ecology
Bräuer, Suzanna
Brown, Glen: Animal ecology, wildlife conservation and management
Buckner, Carly
Dotta, Blake
Echaubard, Pierre
Edwards, Brie
Edwards, Darryl
Hamr, Josef
James, April
Jones, Trevor
Keller, Wendel: Effects of multiple stressors on northern aquatic ecosystems
Khidas, Kamal
Kim, Nam-Soo
Mandrak, Nicholas
Mastromonaco, Gabriela: Developmental biology; reproductive biotechnology
Pitcher, Trevor
Popp, Jesse
Renshaw, Gillian
Riley, Julia