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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: 514-398-7725
- Fax: 514-398-7857
- Email: gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/biotechgradprog
About Biotechnology
About Biotechnology
Non-thesis Graduate Certificate and M.Sc.(Applied) degree in Biotechnology.
The non-thesis program 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 Ď㽶ĘÓƵ in beautiful Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue about 30 kilometers 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 to pursue further graduate studies in biomedicine, agriculture, or the environment. Students can choose from a wide range of complementary courses given throughout the McGill campuses to “design” 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 in Biotechnology (16 credits) |
| 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 McGill 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—2013-2014 (last updated Jul. 17, 2013) (disclaimer)
Biotechnology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Biotechnology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate and the M.Sc.(Applied) in Biotechnology must possess a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or equivalent with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.0 GPA in the last two full-time years of university study for the Graduate Certificate, and a minimum of 3.2/4.0 CGPA for the M.Sc.(A.), as well as prerequisites or equivalents. Prerequisites or 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.
Qualifying Students
Some applicants whose academic degrees and standing entitle them to serious consideration for admission to graduate studies, but who are considered inadequately prepared in the subject selected, may be admitted to a Qualifying program if they have met the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0. The course(s) to be taken in a Qualifying program will be prescribed by the academic unit concerned. Qualifying students are registered in graduate studies, but not as candidates for a degree. Only one Qualifying year is permitted. Successful completion of a Qualifying Program does not guarantee admission to a degree program.
Financial Support – Financial support for Biotechnology programs is very limited. Students must secure funding from governmental agencies or be self-sufficient. International students are strongly encouraged to secure funding from their home country or international agencies. More information is found at www.mcgill.ca/biotechgradprog/admissions/tuition.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
McGill’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- Other Supporting Documents – Other documents may be required for the admission process. Please consult the Biotechnology website at www.mcgill.ca/biotechgradprog/admissions for full details of the admission process.
- The GRE is not required, but it is highly recommended.
Application Deadlines
Application Deadlines
| Canadian | International | Special/Exchange/Visiting |
|---|---|---|
| Fall: June 1 | Fall: March 15 | Fall: N/A |
| Winter: N/A | Winter: N/A | Winter: N/A |
| Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A | Summer: N/A |
It may be necessary to delay review of the applicant’s file until the following admittance period if application materials including supporting documents are received after the application deadlines. International applicants are advised to apply well in advance of these dates because immigration procedures may be lengthy.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2013-2014 (last updated Jul. 17, 2013) (disclaimer)
Biotechnology Faculty
Biotechnology Faculty
Biotechnology is a program offered through the Institute of Parasitology. For a complete faculty listing, please refer to Parasitology Faculty.
Programs, Courses and University Regulations—2013-2014 (last updated Jul. 17, 2013) (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 in Biotechnology (16 credits)
For more information, see Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology (16 credits).
Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences—2013-2014 (last updated Jul. 17, 2013) (disclaimer)
