The Master of Science (MSc) in Biological Science at the University of Guelph, offered by the College of Biological Science (specifically through the Department of Integrative Biology), is a research-based program that emphasizes multidisciplinary training in plant and animal sciences. Students can specialize in Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, or Comparative Physiology and may also pursue collaborative specializations in areas such as Neuroscience, Toxicology, and One Health. The program features individualized study plans, combining coursework (minimum of 1.5 credits) and independent research culminating in the preparation and defense of a thesis. The University of Guelph provides extensive research facilities, including unique resources for aquatic, plant, and animal biology, and fosters interdisciplinary research leveraging faculty expertise across the biological sciences.