About Biology in Lakehead University
Our Department of Biology offers a graduate program in the biological sciences, under the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. Students who successfully complete the program will achieve a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree.
The Department's faculty and adjuncts offer exciting graduate research opportunities in all areas of Biology including studies in association with the following:
- 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.
Supervisor Information
Interested students are encouraged to contact potential supervisors directly and before submitting an application for graduate study. To access a current list of potential supervisors, click the following link:
- Biology Graduate Supervisors
NOTE: Students in this program must complete all requirements within six terms (2 years) of continuous registration.
Academic qualification equivalents
- A university degree in a related subject.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
- TOEFL: iBT 80
- PTE: 58 (no component score less than 50)
Lakehead University Highlights
University type |
Public |
Rank |
9th in Canada in undergraduate study |
Courses |
80 undergraduate and around 20 graduate courses |
No. of Campuses |
2 (one each in Thunder Bay and Orillia) |
Employment rate |
Average rate of 94% |
Application Fee |
101 USD1 for undergraduate courses |
Accepted Tests |
GMAT/GRE |
English Language Proficiency Tests |
TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent |
Financial Aid for International Students |
Available as Scholarships and Bursaries |
Lakehead University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Estimated idea of other living expenses excluding tuition fee are listed as follows:
Name of Expenditure |
Cost (in USD per year) |
Avg.Tution Fees |
$17,800 |
Accommodation |
2,250 to 5,475 |
Books and Supplies |
1,875 |
Transportation (Bus Pass) |
150 |
Groceries |
2,250 |
Mobile |
720 |
Others |
1,080 |
Total |
8,325 to 11,550 |