Master of Science (M.Sc.)

A program of graduate study leading to the two year (six semester) M.Sc. degree is offered in the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. The Department's faculty and adjuncts offer exciting graduate research opportunities in all areas of Biology including studies in association with the Department of Anthropology, Lakehead's Biorefining Research Institute, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, and the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research. 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 to applications in environmental biology, wildlife management, and human health.