Overview
Key facts
During the Biotechnology program of University of Guelph students gain advanced scientific and technical expertise combined with business training in the commercialization of biotechnology innovations. Plus, you’ll grow academically and personally by interacting with other graduate students, faculty, the wider research community and private sector companies.
The program deepens your scientific training and gives you business skills, preparing you for a fulfilling career in Canada or internationally. First semester includes courses in molecular approaches to biotechnology as well as commercializing innovations, pairing you with a faculty supervisor. In second semester you’ll write and present your research proposal, and in third semester you’ll work on your research project. You may choose to extend your project to a fourth semester, supported by a stipend.
Are you interested in:
- Agribusiness and food industries
- Plant biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Health management
- Environmental management and research
Career opportunities:
- Life science industry
- Non-profit/industry organizations or the public sector
- Continuing studies at the PhD level
- Starting your own company
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Innovation Management
- Communication in Science and Business
- Biodiversity and Biotechnology
- Cases in Biotechnology Management
- Research Project in Biotechnology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology View 30 other Masters in Biotechnology in CanadaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Honours Bachelor’s degree
- Strong science background
- Minimum “B+” average for the last four semesters (completed prior to entry into the graduate program)
Tuition Fee
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International
15332 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7666 CAD per semester during 24 months. -
National
6412 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3206 CAD per semester during 24 months.
Living costs for Guelph
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.