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St. Francis Xavier University

Antigonish , Nova Scotia ,Canada

Master of Science in Biology

StFX offers a limited-enrolment, thesis-based MSc program in Biology.

While StFX is best known for its strong tradition as a primarily undergraduate university, graduate students are a vital part of the StFX academic community. MSc students at StFX benefit from highly personalized programs and a collegial environment where they are able to play a significant role in their supervisor's research program. Graduate students are also mentors to undergraduate students as TAs in undergraduate classes, and when they work with undergraduate research assistants in labs. StFX MSc graduates have a strong track record of publishing their research and giving conference presentations, and many have gone on to successful careers in research and in a variety of organizations.  

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Future Opportunities
There are many post graduate education and training opportunities available to Accounting graduates, including:

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
Masters in Accounting (MAcc)
Chartered Business Valuator (CBV)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
Law (LLB)
The career opportunities available to Accounting graduates are diverse and include opportunities, such as:

Banking
Chief Financial Officer
Controller
Credit Analyst
Entrepreneur
Financial Analyst
Financial Planner
Internal Auditor
Investment Advisor
Public Accountant (audit, tax, insolvency/bankruptcy, business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, forensic accounting, data analytics)

PSW Opportunity

Eligibility for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP):
Graduated from a designated learning institution (DLI) in Canada.
Desire to stay in Canada temporarily for work.

Important Note:
Graduating from a DLI doesn't automatically qualify you for a PGWP.

Validity of PGWP:
Depends on the length of the study program or the expiry date of your passport, whichever comes first.

Duration of PGWP Based on Study Program Length:
Less than 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials): Not eligible for PGWP.
At least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials), but less than 2 years: PGWP may be granted for the same length as the study program (e.g., a 9-month program results in a 9-month PGWP).
2 years or more: PGWP may be valid for 3 years.

Completion of Multiple Programs:
PGWP may combine the lengths of each program if:
Each program is PGWP eligible.
Each program is at least 8 months (or 900 hours for Quebec credentials) in length.

Important Restriction:
You cannot obtain a PGWP if you already had one after completing an earlier program of study.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

4-year degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) with a minimum average of 70%.?(Typically students will have completed at least 12 undergraduate courses in computer science. See the list of?required courses here.
 
Recognized English language proficiency tests:
 
Test Minimum score
IELTS 6.5 overall and no lower than 6.0 in each band
TOEFL 90 iBT and no lower than 20 in each band
MET 55
CAEL 70 overall and no lower than 60 in each band
C1 Advanced 180 overall and no lower than 170 in each band
C2 Proficiency 180 overall and no lower than 170 in each band
Duolingo 115 with no subscore lower than 100
Pearson Test of English – Academic 60 overall with no score below 50

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 31044 CAD
    Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
    Application Fee: 100 CAD
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