Key Takeaways
- The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is accepting applications for scholarships in Zoology and Applied Animal Biology.
- Eligible Pakistani students can apply for fully-funded Master of Science in Zoology and PhD in Applied Animal Biology.
- Scholarships include financial support for tuition and living expenses, with deadlines for September 2027 intake in early 2027.
The University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada is offering fully-funded scholarships for Pakistani students to pursue advanced studies in Zoology and Applied Animal Biology. The university is accepting applications for the Master of Science (MSc) in Zoology and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Animal Biology.
For the MSc in Zoology, UBC guarantees a minimum stipend of CAD 30,000 per year plus tuition support for two years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The application deadline for the May 2027 intake is October 15, 2026, while those seeking admission in September 2027 must apply by January 1, 2027.
For the PhD in Applied Animal Biology, UBC offers a minimum annual funding package of CAD 40,000 to eligible full-time doctoral students for the first four years, bringing the total funding to CAD 160,000. The application deadline for the September 2027 intake is February 1, 2027.
Both Canadian and international students, including Pakistani applicants, can qualify for these scholarships after securing admission. The academic requirement is generally a B+ or equivalent, and the English language requirement is IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 125, or TOEFL iBT 90 under the previous scoring system.
UBC’s Vancouver campus is the location for these programs, and the study mode is on-campus. The research-based program in Applied Animal Biology covers animal welfare, physiology, behaviour, reproduction, and management of livestock, aquaculture, and wildlife species.
The University of British Columbia introduced the CAD 40,000 minimum funding threshold in September 2026, applying to eligible Canadian and international PhD students, including those enrolled in Applied Animal Biology. Tuition fees for the MSc in Zoology are approximately CAD 10,081.65 for international students and CAD 5,738.52 for domestic students.
Eligible international doctoral students can receive an International Tuition Award worth up to CAD 3,200 annually. UBC automatically considers qualifying students enrolled in eligible research-based graduate programs for this financial assistance. The university also lists additional student fees of approximately CAD 1,203.20 per year.
Applicants should consider these charges and living expenses in Vancouver when reviewing their expected financial support. The university requires three recommendation letters and a supervisor commitment before applying.
