A program of graduate study leading to the two year (six semester) M.Sc. degree is offered in the Department of Biology within the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies. The Department's faculty and adjuncts offer exciting graduate research opportunities in all areas of Biology including studies in association with the Department of Anthropology, Lakehead's Biorefining Research Institute, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, and the Centre for Northern Forest Ecosystem Research. The Department maintains modern laboratories and animal care facilities, unique field sites, and access to a wide spectrum of analytical services. Research themes include testing theories of global significance to applications in environmental biology, wildlife management, and human health.

Applicants for admission must be graduates of a recognized university, college, or institute as well as show evidence of scholarly achievement. Except where otherwise stated in the Admission Requirements of a particular program, degree students must have a four year bachelor's degree or its equivalent with at least second class standing (B) based on their last 20 half courses or equivalent. An applicant holding a degree other than one in the discipline area to which admission is sought will be considered on the basis of courses taken and academic standing. A Qualifying Year at the undergraduate level may be required to meet the admission standards. Courses taken as part of a Qualifying Year can not be used as credit towards a graduate degree. Meeting the minimum requirements does not necessarily guarantee admission. No candidate will be admitted unless the academic unit recommends admission. All applicants will be advised by the Office of Graduate Studies in writing of their admission status.