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
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

45 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guelph, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B+

English requirements

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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)

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

22524 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

6898 CAD / year

≈ 6898 CAD / year

Living costs

Guelph

Canada

1157 - 1804 CAD / month

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Funding

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