Biology (MSc)

Master

In Wolfville (Canada)

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Wolfville (Canada)

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

In Acadia's Master of Science in Biology you will enhance your expertise in modern research methods in biology and deepen your knowledge in your chosen area of study. Although we have a wide variety of research areas to suit your interest, you will benefit from a small school experience, working closely with your supervisor and others in the same research group, and developing a close relationship with your fellow graduate students.

Within our graduate program emphasis is placed on research rather than coursework. You will work with your supervisor and advisory committee to determine an individualized program of study suited to your research interests. Through many of our research programs you will also gain experience working with individuals and organizations in the local community.

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Location

Start date

Wolfville (Canada)
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Subjects

  • Supervisor
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Research
  • BIOL
  • Immunology
  • Cancer immunology
  • Cancer
  • Biology Science
  • Developmental
  • Coastal habitats

Course programme

Program at a Glance

Year 1 - Term 1

BIOL 5013

  • Research Methods 1

BIOL 5033/5043/5053

  • Elective

BIOL 5960

  • Thesis

BIOL 5023

  • Research Methods 2

BIOL 5033/5043/5053

  • Elective

BIOL 5960

  • Thesis

BIOL 5960

  • Thesis
Year 2 - Term 1

BIOL 5960

  • Thesis
Year 2 - Term 2

BIOL 5960

  • Thesis completion
Research Interests
  • Animal movement and its relationship to population dynamics and conservation
  • Cancer immunology
  • Coevolution of parasites and hosts
  • Conservation biology
  • Developmental biology, and its relation to evolutionary change
  • Ecology and health of coastal habitats
  • Fungal endophytes of coastal and marine plants
  • Immune cell developmental pathways
  • Impacts of anthropogenic disturbances in coastal ecosystems on fish
  • Insect pheromone processing and behaviour
  • Interaction between parasites and host ecology
  • Management and recovery of species at risk
  • Molecular evolution and molecular systematics in bivalves and mammals
  • Natural history of beetles and birds in forested and agricultural landscapes
  • Floral character evolution in family Rosaceae and genus Vaccinum
  • Pest management in forestry and agriculture
  • Plant ecology
  • Plant systematics, phylogeny and evolution
  • Population dynamics
  • Role of relaxin family peptides and their receptors in neuroprotection
  • Tidal energy and its impacts
  • Watershed management

Biology (MSc)

Price on request