Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 32,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Bridgeport delete

  CAD 11,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 75
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 53.0  
• DUOLINGO
  • Minimum Overall Score - 90.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Employment of biologists is expected to increase much faster than the average for all occupations. (U.S. Department of Labor).

Biotechnological research and development continues to be on demand, as a result, Biological Scientists enjoy very rapid employment gains over the past few decades. Furthermore, employment of biological scientists is projected to grow 21 percent over the 2008-2018 decade. This is a much faster than the average growth of all occupations, indicating, in part, the growth of the biotechnology industry.

In recent years, most of the basic biological research has resulted in new knowledge in molecular biology, such as, the isolation and identification of genes. Therefore, Biologists will be needed to take this knowledge to the next level, understanding how certain genes function within an entire organism, so that new medical treatments can be developed to effectively treat various diseases. Even pharmaceutical and other firms use molecular techniques extensively, spurring employment for biological scientists. For example, biologists are continuing to help farmers increase crop yields by isolating genes that can help crops, such as wheat, grow in extreme climate conditions.

The Federal Government is a major source of funding for basic research and development, including many areas of medical research that relate to biological science. Large budget increases at the National Institutes of Health in the early part of the decade led to increases in Federal basic research and development expenditures, with research grants growing both in number and dollar amount.

Additionally, the need of new and improved methods to clean up and preserve the environment will continue to add to job growth. More biologists-toxicologists will be needed to determine the environmental impact of industry and government actions and to prevent or correct environmental problems, such as the negative effects of pesticide use. Biologists will find opportunities in environmental regulatory agencies, while others will use their expertise to advise lawmakers on legislation to save environmentally sensitive areas. New industrial applications of biotechnology, such as new methods for producing bio-fuels, also will stimulate the demand for biological scientists.

Scholarships

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.