Master of Science (Environmental & Life Sciences) MELS
The Master of Science, Environmental and Life Sciences, degree (MELS) is an interdisciplinary program combining the traditional fields of biology, chemistry, environmental science, geography, and geology.
Please Note:
- International applicants are advised that visa approval times vary around the world. Those with a long visa processing time should plan for a September 2018 start, if accepted. Contact the Admissions Office if you have any questions.
Quick Links
- Graduate Studies
- Graduate Calendar - (Link opens new page. Click on the current year)
- Courses – more courses coming soon
- Scholarships and Bursaries
- MELS Poster
- MELS Informational Brochure
- MELS Presentation
- Brandon University Application
- MELS Information/Application Form 2017
- MELS Office Schedule
MELS News
- Valuable new bursaries introduced at BU
- January 17, 2018
- Dr. Bernadette Ardelli appointed Dean of Science at BU
- November 27, 2017
- BU faculty featured with top prairie researchers
- November 23, 2017
- Brandon University students, professor present research at international science conference
- October 20, 2017
Student News
MELS student Alexander Lowe has been awarded 2 separate research grants to support his Masters thesis research project at the McAbee fossil site in BC. The first from a US organization called SEPM Society for Sedimentary Geology, and the second from the US-based Paleontological Society Student Research Grants Committee. The latter being conferred to Alexander, for receiving the Mid-American Paleontology Society (MAPS) Outstanding Student Research Award, which recognizes the top three proposals received this year. Congratulations!