To be eligible, candidates must:
Have a bachelor's degree in with a specialization, or a major in Biology (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70% (B).
Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.

Demonstrate a good academic performance in previous studies as shown by official transcripts, research reports, abstracts or any other documents demonstrating research skills.
Meet the funding requirements.
Note: International students must provide proof of financial support: i.e., a stipend provided by a supervisor as well as a combination of awards and/or trust funds.

Identify at least one professor who is willing to supervise your research and thesis.
We recommend that you contact potential thesis supervisors as soon as possible.
To register, you need to have been accepted by a thesis supervisor.
The supervisor's name is required at the time of application.
Applicants to the Accelerated Stream of the MSc must meet the following additional requirements:
Have to be an undergraduate student admitted to the University of Ottawa.
Have an admission average of 8.0 (A-) in the most recent 60 credits of undergraduate study.
Have been enrolled in BIO/BIM4009 (or equivalent) the year prior the entry to the Accelerated MSc.
Have a BIO/BIM 4009 supervisor who has agreed to continue supervising their research at the MSc level.
Have completed, with a grade of at least A-, a BIO or BIM 4000 or 5000 level course that can be counted towards the MSc optional course units.

TOEFL 550 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Paper-based)
TOEFL 79-80 / IELTS Overall 6.5 - Individual 5.0 (Internet-based)