Overview

About this Biotechnology Degree

Offering fields in both Biopharmaceutical and Digital Health Technologies, this full-time, 24-month program at the University of Toronto incorporates both science and business courses with 8 to 12 months of paid work experience in industry.

Academic experience in the Life Sciences is required for both program fields. However, students come from various academic backgrounds with the common goal of pursuing a career in the biotechnology, digital health, and/or biopharmaceutical industries. The program is designed to meet the evolving needs of students and these global industry sectors, with lecturers stemming from various University of Toronto Faculties and from biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries and governmental agencies. The carefully selected combination of courses, coupled with relevant industry experience and a strong focus on teamwork, provides graduates with a truly interdisciplinary educational experience.

Programme Structure

4.5 FCEs in MBiotech courses (includes credits for Seminar and Work Term Placement)
3.5 FCEs in Biopharmaceutical courses
1.5 FCEs in elective courses.
An ongoing seminar series led by university, industry, and government specialists links all the participants with the academic, practical, and applied aspects of the program.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-09 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mississauga, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants are admitted under the General Regulations of the School of Graduate Studies. Applicants must also satisfy the Institute for Management & Innovation's additional admission requirements stated below.
An appropriate bachelor’s degree from a recognized university in any area of biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related field with a minimum mid-B standing in the final two years of study.
Applicants who have completed their studies outside of Canada must also submit their Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Subject Test scores and meet the SGS minimum standards for English proficiency.
The MBiotech program also evaluates applicants on their letter of intent, CV, three references, and both a science and business interview.

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Tuition Fees

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31870 CAD / year

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7370 CAD / year

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Additional Details

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Overview

About this Biotechnology Degree

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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