Our graduate programs in Biology provide rigorous academic and professional training that prepares students for diverse and meaningful careers. Our graduates go on to positions in federal government departments, innovative and established private-sector organizations, and academic institutions around the world.
As a joint graduate institute, our program combines the strengths of the Biology departments at both uOttawa and Carleton University. The Ottawa-Carleton Institute for Biology offers advanced courses and hosts an Annual Research Days symposium, which alternates between campuses. Students can conduct research in diverse areas:
With Ottawa’s abundant greenspaces, forests and lakes, our state-of-the-art laboratories give students the opportunity to do fieldwork in nearby natural ecosystems.
Biodiversity is the variety of life at the genetic, species, and ecological levels. We focus on two key areas: evolutionary ecology and molecular evolution. We are also actively engaged in generating both science and science-informed recommendations for pro-active biodiversity conservation.
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30 Marie-Curie, Ottawa ON
Canada, K1N 6N5
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