Master Of Science - Biology - (Thesis)

Academic Requirements

For the Master of Science in Biology (Thesis) program at Lakehead University, applicants must meet the following Academic Requirements:

• Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement is required.
• A four-year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on the last 20 half courses or equivalent is necessary.
• For applicants from countries that follow a British-patterned grading system, a minimum grade of B, or Second Class, Upper Division, is required.
• The National Diploma and Higher National Diploma are not recognized for admission to a graduate-level program.
• It is essential to include a copy of your institution's grading scale when uploading transcripts.
• Applicants holding a degree outside the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered based on courses taken and academic standing.
• Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission; the academic unit must recommend admission.
• All applicants will be advised by the Office of Graduate Studies in writing of their admission status.

Transcripts may be required to be evaluated by WES in some cases.

International applicants are encouraged to have an overall standing of Second Class - Upper Division or higher.

The application deadlines are as follows:

• International deadline for Fall 2025 (September): June 1st
• Domestic deadline for Fall 2025 (September): September 1st

Students are advised to apply as soon as possible. For any clarification and support, please contact LOA Portal's advisors.

Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate they can cope with the language demands of an English language university. Lakehead University accepts the following as proof of English language proficiency:

• Successful completion of one of the below language tests with the required minimum scores
• Successful completion of Lakehead University’s Academic English Program
• Successful completion of one of our approved Pathway Partner’s ESL programs
• Successful completion of Senior Level English courses

To satisfy Lakehead University's English language proficiency requirements, applicants can complete one of the following recognized language tests with the required minimum scores:

1. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60
2. Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)
3. Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110
4. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)
5. Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85
6. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)
7. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19)

Please check with our team for more details.

DISCLAIMER: The information above is subject to change. For the latest updates, please contact LOA Portal's advisors. The listed minimum requirements are a guideline and do not guarantee admission. Do not worry, we will notify you of any changes during the application process.