Overview
At Biological Sciences Technology Laboratory Research and Biotechnology from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology you’ll be familiar with how to use and apply current technologies and research methods in animal physiology, molecular biology, cell culture, immunology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology. You’ll be shown the importance of effective communication and lab competency, and learn to work safely and efficiently in a team environment.
Careers
- The biotechnology industry
- Medical research (e.g. cancer, diabetes, cardiac or colitis research)
- Pharmaceutical companies
- The agriculture and food industry
- Microbiology and virology
- Analytical chemistry labs
- Waste water treatment
- Post-secondary institutions
- Forensics
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Laboratory Techniques and Calculations
- Biological Diversity
- Inorganic and Organic Chemistry in Biology
- Communications in the Biological Sciences
- Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Laboratory Safety and Advanced Techniques
- Molecular Biology
- Biostatistics
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
Applications can be submitted any time, but we recommend submitting your application at least 90 days before the application deadline.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Biology Biotechnology Biochemistry View 95 other Masters in Biochemistry in CanadaAcademic requirements
GPA 2
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- English 30-1 or English 30-2
- Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30 or Physics 30
- Biology 30
- Chemistry 30
- Proof of English Language Proficiency
- Or Successful completion of minimum 24 post-secondary credits or 8 post-secondary courses within an accredited or recognized degree or diploma in a related field (natural resources or environmental sciences) with an Admission GPA of 2.0 based on the most recently completed post-secondary credits.
Tuition Fee
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International
15330 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 511 CAD per credit during 24 months. -
National
4290 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 143 CAD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Edmonton
1201 - 1992 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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.
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