Biological Engineering (MASc)
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    Biological Engineering (MASc)

    Dalhousie University
    Dalhousie University
    Canada
    Canada, Halifax
    University Rank:#275
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    CAD 7,634 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Biological Engineering (MASc)

    About

    Why choose this program?

    Biological Engineering addresses a wide range of problems relating to the environment, food and other biomaterial production and processing, renewable energy and reusable resources.

    The Biological Engineering program has focused research in environmental engineering and biosystems engineering and has co-operative projects with faculty members in other universities both locally and internationally. Therefore, you have opportunities to take part in research projects that encompass both specific environmental concerns and the sustainable utilization of natural resources.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Master's degree Four-year bachelor's degree. Minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B average) in the last 60 credit hours of study. Degree granted by a university of recognized standing.

    English Program Requirements

    Minimum test scores

    The Faculty of Graduate Studies accepts a wide range of ESL tests for admissions up to two years after completion. We also accept the completion of the Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course, English for Academic Purposes - Level 2.

    Some programs require higher ESL test scores than the minimums required by the Faculty of Graduate Studies that are listed below. Visit our Graduate Programs page to learn your program's specific requirements and contact your program before you apply if you are unsure of what is needed for admission.

    Dalhousie English Language Studies Department course:
    English for Academic Purposes - Level 2
    Minimum acceptable score: Overall grade of A- for the course.

    TOEFL iBT (In-person, online and at-home edition)
    Minimum acceptable score: 92

    MET
    C1-level and 4-skills test required
    64 (with no skills area below 53)

    IELTS (Academic, in-person and online)
    Minimum acceptable score: 7

    CAEL (In-person and online)
    Minimum acceptable score: 70 with no band score lower than 60

    Pearson English Test PTE Academic
    Minimum acceptable score: Overall score of 65 and nothing below 54

    Career

    Careers

    This Master’s program prepares you for various careers in the process and chemical industries

    Possible careers include:

    • traditional areas of environmental control
      • plastics and polymers
      • pulp and paper
    • instrumentation and process control
    • petrochemicals, petroleum and natural gas processing
    • energy conversion and use
    • biotechnology
    • food processing
    • composite material
    • corrosion and protective coatings
    • microelectronic component manufacturing.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    7,634 / year

    Biological Engineering (MASc)

    Dalhousie University

    Dalhousie University

    Canada

    Canada, Halifax

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