Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences - Reproductive Biology and Development

Students may take an MSc degree in Biomedical Sciences with an emphasis on aspects of Reproductive Biology, Developmental, Cell and Tissue Morphology and Biomedical Toxicology/Pharmacology and Neuroscience. A number of choices are available for the thesis research project, these may include molecular, cellular, immunological or developmental aspects of growth and differentiation, physiological, morphological or biomechanical investigations of normal function and disease processes in a variety of organs and tissues, or pharmacological mechanisms related to therapy and drug toxicology. There are two streams: a traditional two-year MSc thesis-based stream, and a one-year MBS stream that consists of course work and a research project.

Research in this area includes on the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in steroidogenesis, and the normal and abonormal development of embryos, various aspects of reproductive biology (including the endocrinology) of domestic, laboratory and exotic species, the development of reproductive biotechnologies, such as cloning, in vitro fertilization, micromanipulation of embryos, cryopreservation of gametes and embryos and sex determination in animals.

Applicants should have an Honours baccalaureate degree in the Biological Sciences or a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or the equivalent) with a minimum 'B+' standing in the final two years of study. Letters of reference from two individuals who can adequately evaluate the academic and research capabilities of the applicant must be provided with the application. In addition, a short statement of the applicant's research interests and career goals, is required to assist in the selection of faculty advisors. Students may be admitted into the Fall, Winter or Summer semester. Provisional acceptance may be granted to students who do not meet this 'B+' standard if there is additional evidence that the applicant is capable of successfully completing the graduate program (e.g., outstanding letters of recommendation, or evidence of prior relevant work or research experience).

IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.

TOEFL- internet based : minimum total score of 89 with no individual scaled score less than 21
The TOEFL Tests
paper based- minimum score of 600
Computer Based- minimum score of 250