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Biotechnology

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Biotechnology

Location

Location

  • Institute of Parasitology
  • Macdonald Campus
  • 21,111 Lakeshore Road
  • Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC H9X 3V9
  • Canada
  • Telephone: 514-398-7838
  • Email: gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
  • Website: www.mcgill.ca/biotechgradprog

About Biotechnology

About Biotechnology

The non-thesis M.Sc.(Applied) degree in Biotechnology offers a course-based curriculum with practical training in laboratory courses and internships offered through the Institute of Parasitology. The Institute is housed on Macdonald Campus of 捆绑SM社区 in beautiful Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue about 30 kilometres from the Montreal main campus downtown.

Graduates typically enter the biotechnology sector in research, management, or sales, or accept government positions.

Biotechnology Programs

Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Biotechnology (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in the biological/molecular sciences or an equivalent program. This applied master's program is unique in Quebec. It aims to prepare students for entry into the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry or equip them to pursue further graduate studies in biomedicine, agriculture, or the environment. Students can choose from a wide range of complementary courses given throughout the 捆绑SM社区 campuses to 鈥渄esign鈥 their own program toward a future career choice. The program provides in-house training in molecular biology with a strong focus on the molecular/biochemical sciences. Concurrently, it provides teaching in management and gives students the opportunity to look at the business aspect of biotechnology.

A research internship of four to eight months is carried out in an active laboratory, and students learn to present and write research results. Graduates will find jobs ranging from positions as research assistants and/or technicians in biomedical or pharmaceutical laboratories to managerial or supervisory positions. They may also pursue a career in the business of biotechnology including patent and intellectual property management.

Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Biotechnology (16 credits)

**This program is not currently offered.**

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in the biological/molecular sciences or an equivalent program. This is a short, intense program for students wishing to deepen their understanding of biotechnology and gain hands-on experience via an intensive laboratory course using the latest molecular biology techniques. Students can choose from a wide range of complementary courses given throughout the 捆绑SM社区 campuses to 鈥渄esign鈥 their own program toward a future career choice. Graduates will find employment in research or industrial laboratories as assistants and/or technicians.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Sep. 8, 2020) (disclaimer)

Biotechnology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Biotechnology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures

Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the M.Sc.(Applied) in Biotechnology must possess a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biological sciences or equivalent with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.2/4.0, as well as all prerequisites or their equivalents. Applicants are required to have sufficient background in biochemistry, cellular biology, and molecular biology, preferably at an advanced level for the Master's Applied.

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available but limited and highly competitive. It is suggested that students give serious consideration to their financial planning before submitting an application. Normally, a student will not be accepted unless adequate financial support can be provided through a scholarship/award and/or by the student鈥檚 supervisor. Academic units cannot guarantee financial support via teaching assistantships.

Application Procedures

Application Procedures

捆绑SM社区鈥檚 online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.

See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.

Additional Requirements

Additional Requirements

The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:

Application Dates and Deadlines

Application Dates and Deadlines

Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Institute of Parasitology and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 捆绑SM社区 departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.

Application Opening Dates Application Deadlines
All Applicants Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) Current 捆绑SM社区 Students (any citizenship)
Fall Term: Sept. 15 March 31 March 31 March 31
Winter Term: N/A N/A N/A N/A
Summer Term: N/A N/A N/A N/A

Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.

International applicants are advised to apply well in advance of these dates because immigration procedures may be lengthy.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Sep. 8, 2020) (disclaimer)

Biotechnology Faculty

Biotechnology Faculty

Biotechnology programs are offered through the Institute of Parasitology. For a complete faculty listing, please refer to Parasitology Faculty.

Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2020-2021 (last updated Sep. 8, 2020) (disclaimer)

Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Biotechnology (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)

Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Biotechnology (16 credits)

** This program is currently not offered. **

For more information, see Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Biotechnology (16 credits).

Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2020-2021 (last updated Sep. 8, 2020) (disclaimer)
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