Dr. Markus Hecker

Professor

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Biography

Markus Hecker is a Professor at the School of Environment and Sustainability at the University of Saskatchewan, where he holds a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Predictive Toxicology. He is a member of the Toxicology Centre and the College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists of the Royal Society of Canada. His research focuses on the biological effects of environmental stressors, environmental risk assessment, and aquatic ecology, particularly fish biology. He investigates the development and application of bioanalytical techniques to assess environmental pollution, aiming to improve chemical safety and risk management practices. Hecker obtained his Ph.D. from the Institute of Hydrobiology and Fisheries Science at the University of Hamburg, where he also completed a Diploma, equivalent to a Master of Science. His work is pivotal in understanding the interactions between chemicals and ecosystems, and he contributes significantly to the scientific community in environmental toxicology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Saskatchewan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:86
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Four-year undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard university-wide graduate requirements apply to most arts and science departments unless otherwise specified by the program.