★ 64
QS World #176
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 40,000 – CAD 62,000/yr
- Founded
- 1887
12 Best Life Sciences Master's Universities in Canada
Ranked by our transparent composite score, with QS rankings, tuition fees and entry requirements.
12 universities · ranked best first
how we rank
★ 63
QS World #340
Star rating 5
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 27,000 – CAD 45,000/yr
- Founded
- 1974
★ 53
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 27,000 – CAD 40,000/yr
- Founded
- 1964
★ 53
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 30,000 – CAD 40,000/yr
- Founded
- 1863
★ 52
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 22,000 – CAD 33,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
★ 52
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 15,000 – CAD 25,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
★ 51
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 24,000 – CAD 34,000/yr
- Founded
- 1876
★ 47
QS World #671
Star rating 4
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 22,000 – CAD 40,000/yr
- Founded
- 1877
★ 46
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 15,000 – CAD 22,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
★ 46
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 14,000 – CAD 22,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
★ 46
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 14,000 – CAD 21,000/yr
- Founded
- 1967
★ 43
Star rating 3
Admissions open
- Tuition (indicative)
- CAD 16,000 – CAD 23,000/yr
- Founded
- 1970
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Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Canada for Master's Life Sciences?▾
Based on our composite ranking, the top choices include McMaster University, Concordia University, Brock University. See the full ranked list above with QS positions, tuition fees and entry requirements.
How much does a Master's in Life Sciences cost in Canada?▾
Tuition varies by university and is indicative on each profile — public universities are generally the most affordable, while private and international branch campuses charge more. Scholarships can reduce costs significantly.
Can international students study Life Sciences in Canada?▾
Yes. Most programmes are taught in English and open to international students, who apply for a study permit through IRCC after accepting an offer.
How are these universities ranked?▾
We use a transparent composite score combining QS World/Asia positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. See our ranking methodology for the exact weights.
Studying Life Sciences at Master's level in Canada
Canada is a popular, affordable destination for Life Sciences at Master's level, with provincially accredited programmes taught in English at both public and private universities, plus international branch campuses. The universities above are ordered by our composite ranking score, which combines QS World and QS Americas positions, Canada’s star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — with no paid placement.
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