The program’s small size — usually about 15 graduate students at any given time — means you will work individually or in small groups with your supervisor. Student experience will focus on laboratory and field experience under the guidance of a supervisor. Graduate students at Mount Allison have access to a community of active scientific researchers who work to provide quality graduate programs. They are highly sought after by employers as well as doctoral programs because of the high level research and training they accomplish during their studies.

- A four-year Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0 (on 4.3) or the equivalent with research experience in the intended field of study or its equivalent from a University of recognized standing (students with relevant professional experience and international students from institutions with different academic norms will be considered on a case by case basis); - Two letters of reference - A letter of support from the proposed Mount Allison supervisor including the duration, amount, and source of financial support offered to the student - As English is the primary language of instruction at Mount Allison University, students must possess a mastery of English sufficient to communicate effectively, follow lectures, and write assignments and examinations in English. All applicants will be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. This evidence may take one of the following forms: Successful completion of at least three years of instruction in Canada at a secondary institution as recognized by Mount Allison University Successful completion of at least 30 credit hours (or equivalent) at a post-secondary institution as recognized by Mount Allison University where English is the primary language of instruction TOEFL score of 213 (computer test) 580 (paper test) or 90 (internet test) with no band score lower than 20 Michigan English Language Assessment Battery MELAB score of 85% International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.5 with no band score lower than 6 Completion of the ELS USA Program with a score of 109 Canadian Academic English Language Assessment CAEL (or CAEL CE) with an overall score of 70, and no sub-test result below 60 Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) by Cambridge Assessment English with a minimum Cambridge English Score of 176. Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) by Cambridge Assessment English with a minimum Cambridge English Score of 176. Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) score of at least 60 with no individual score less than 51.