M.Sc in Biological Psychiatry

USask’s Biological Psychiatry Graduate Programs (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) provide training in multiple areas of research, from molecular to advanced systems-level approaches in model systems and human studies. The program prides itself on helping students reach career goals across academia, government, and industry sectors.
Explain the biological and clinical foundations of psychiatric disorders, including standard care practices.
Understand how genes, molecules, and cellular pathways affect brain function and psychiatric disorders across the lifespan, including mood and personality disorders, aggression, and dementias.
Apply research techniques used in foundational and clinical research, such as 128-channel quantitative electroencephalograms (EEGs), psychosomatic evaluation tests, multi-electrode arrays (MEAs), genetic sequencing, molecular assays, and human stem cell models.
Become skilled researchers and clinician scientists

Language Proficiency Requirements: Proof of English proficiency may be required for international applicants and for applicants whose first language is not English.

a cumulative weighted average of at least a 70% (USask grade system equivalent) in the last two years of study (i.e. 60 credit units)

a four-year honours degree, or equivalent, from a recognized college or university in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study