Dr. Robert Mclaughlin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert McLaughlin is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of Guelph. His research spans various aspects of fish behaviour, ecology, and conservation, particularly in the context of sea lamprey management in the Great Lakes. McLaughlin has contributed significantly to the understanding of behavioural syndromes in brook charr and has explored the ecological mechanisms that promote behavioural diversification in the absence of morphological changes. His work also addresses issues related to phenotypic plasticity and locomotion in aquatic species. Through his studies, McLaughlin has examined the impacts of agricultural systems on freshwater fish habitats and the effectiveness of sampling methods for assessing imperiled species. He has published several papers in respected journals such as the Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences and the Journal of Animal Ecology.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Guelph

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:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:89
Prerequisites
Honours baccalaureate degree in a relevant field or DVM degree Identify a potential faculty advisor
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two academic reference assessments
  • Statement of interest
  • English language proficiency test results (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

Department of Clinical Studies. Offers MSc by thesis (2 years) and MSc by coursework (1 year).