Course
Biomedical Science
Offered by Ontario Veterinary College / College of Biological Science
QS Biological Sciences
Well known for veterinary, biomedical and life-science researchQS World Rank: Top 600 (2026)
Guelph’s biomedical research programmes are particularly strong in comparative and veterinary biomedicine, in a safe and affordable university city.
Key advantages
- Veterinary and comparative biomedicine strengths
- Strong research facilities
- Affordable living costs
- Collaborative research culture
- Funding often available
- Safe, friendly campus
- Programme & duration
- MSc Biomedical Sciences / Molecular and Cellular Biology: 2 years
- Tuition (international)
- Approx. CAD $9,000 – $20,000 per year; funding often available (indicative; verify on official website)
- Intakes
- September (main intake); January and May for selected programmes
- English requirement
- IELTS: 6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each band)TOEFL iBT: 89–92PTE: 60+
- Entry requirements
- Four-year bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related field with a strong average. A supervisor must agree to supervise; references and research statement.
Employability & placement
Graduates progress to PhD or professional programmes or join biotechnology, pharmaceutical and agri-food research organisations.
Student experience
Guelph is a safe, friendly small city about an hour from Toronto, and the university is well known for life sciences, veterinary and agri-food research.
Research strengths
Research in infectious disease, cancer biology, reproductive biology and molecular pathology.