The University of British Columbia in Canada is accepting applications for its Master of Science in Cell and Developmental Biology program, where qualified students can receive a minimum funding package of CAD 32,500 per year for at least two years. Based on details from the official university website, this financial support combines scholarships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships, open to domestic and international applicants, including students from Pakistan.
Deadlines are set for November 30, 2026, for the May 2027 intake, and March 31, 2027, for the September 2027 intake, with classes held in person at the Vancouver campus.
University of British Columbia MSc Scholarship Details
UBC provides eligible MSc students with a minimum funding package of CAD 32,500 per year for at least two years through scholarships, research assistantships, and teaching assistantships. According to UBC, the median annual funding remaining after tuition and fees is CAD 25,639 during the first two years, provided students maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Who Can Apply for the UBC MSc Program?
Applicants must meet UBC graduate admission requirements and demonstrate relevant academic knowledge, usually expecting a minimum academic average equivalent to a B+ grade, or 76% under the UBC grading system. Students typically enter with degrees in biological or life sciences, though faculty members may also consider applicants from mathematics, chemistry, and computational modelling, alongside finding a suitable research supervisor who agrees to supervise their studies without requiring GRE scores.
Tuition Fees for International Students
International students pay approximately CAD 10,081.65 in annual tuition fees, while domestic students pay CAD 5,738.52, alongside additional university fees of approximately CAD 1,203.20 per year. Eligible international students can receive an International Tuition Award of up to CAD 3,200 annually, though students generally pay tuition from their funding packages since full coverage is not automatically guaranteed.
Documents Required for UBC MSc Admissions
Candidates must submit academic transcripts, degree certificates, a research interest statement, two recommendation letters, and English language test results if required, along with obtaining written agreement from a faculty member to supervise their research.
Can Pakistani Students Apply?
Students from Pakistan can apply if they meet the academic and admission requirements, which include a four-year bachelor's degree, a relevant master's degree, or recognized professional qualifications such as MBBS, BPharm, and engineering degrees, generally requiring first-class or first-division academic standing while excluding two-year Bachelor's Pass Degrees.
English Language Requirements
Applicants must meet English language standards through tests such as IELTS Academic with a score of 6.5, Duolingo English Test with 125, TOEFL iBT older 120-point scale with 90, or the new TOEFL scale from January 21, 2026, with 4.5.
How to Apply for the University of British Columbia MSc Program
Interested candidates must review MSc admission requirements on the official graduate program website, identify faculty members matching their research background, contact a prospective supervisor for written confirmation of supervision, and complete the online graduate application form with required documents and application fees.
