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Biotechnology
Location
Location
- Institute of Parasitology
- Macdonald Campus
- 21,111 Lakeshore Road
- Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue QC H9X 3V9
- Telephone: 514-398-7838
- Email: gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: 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 Â鶹AV 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) |
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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 Â鶹AV campuses to "design" their own program toward a future career choice. The program provides in-house training in cell and molecular biology, and protein biochemistry, 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) |
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**This program is currently not 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 Â鶹AV campuses to "design" 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—2023-2024 (last updated Mar. 29, 2023) (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’s 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 support is not available for this applied program. It is suggested that students give serious consideration to their financial planning before submitting an application. Students should be self-financed or self-funded to ensure they can complete this program financially worry free. Academic units cannot guarantee financial support via teaching assistantships.
English Language Proficiency
For graduate applicants whose mother tongue is not English, and who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized Canadian or American (English or French) institution or from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction, documented proof of English proficiency is required prior to admission. For a list of acceptable test scores and minimum requirements, visit mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/international/proficiency.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
Â鶹AV’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Â鶹AV 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:
- An English Proficiency test is required for most international applicants.
- The GRE (optional).
- Other Supporting Documents – Other documents may be required for the admission process. Please consult the Biotechnology website at mcgill.ca/biotechgradprog/admissions for full details of the admission process.
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 Â鶹AV departmental website; please consult the list at mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Information on application deadlines is available at mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/how-apply/application-steps/application-deadlines.
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2023-2024 (last updated Mar. 29, 2023) (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—2023-2024 (last updated Mar. 29, 2023) (disclaimer)
Master of Science, Applied (M.Sc.A.) Biotechnology (Non-Thesis) (45 credits)
For more information, see 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—2023-2024 (last updated Mar. 29, 2023) (disclaimer)
