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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: 514-398-7838
- Email: gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca
- Website: www.mcgill.ca/biotechgradprog
About Biotechnology
About Biotechnology
The non-thesis M.Sc.(Applied) degree 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 91社区 in beautiful Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue about 30 kilometres 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) |
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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 91社区 campuses to 鈥渄esign鈥� 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 (Gr. Cert.) Biotechnology (16 credits) |
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**This program is not currently offered.** 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 91社区 campuses to 鈥渄esign鈥� their own program toward a future career choice. Graduates will find employment in research or industrial laboratories as assistants and/or technicians. |
Biotechnology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Biotechnology Admission Requirements and Application Procedures
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the M.Sc.(Applied) in Biotechnology must possess a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biological sciences or equivalent with a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.2/4.0, as well as all prerequisites or their 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.
Financial Support
Financial support for the Biotechnology program is very limited. It is suggested that students give serious consideration to their financial planning before submitting an application. Normally, a student will not be accepted unless adequate financial support can be provided by the student. Students, whether Canadian or international, must secure funding from available sources, or must be self-financed. International students are strongly encouraged to secure funding from their home country or international agencies. Academic units cannot guarantee financial support via teaching assistantships or other funds. More information is found at www.mcgill.ca/biotechgradprog/admissions/tuition.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
91社区鈥檚 online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate Admissions and Application Procedures > Application Procedures for detailed application procedures.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
The items and clarifications below are additional requirements set by this department:
- An English Proficiency test is required for most international applicants.
- The GRE (optional).
- Other Supporting Documents 鈥� 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.
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application Dates and Deadlines
Application opening dates are set by Enrolment Services in consultation with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), while application deadlines are set by the Institute of Parasitology and may be revised at any time. Applicants must verify all deadlines and documentation requirements well in advance on the appropriate 91社区 departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
| 听 | Application Opening Dates | Application Deadlines | ||
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| 听 | All Applicants | Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Current 91社区 Students (any citizenship) |
| Fall Term: | Sept. 15 | March 31 | March 31 | March 31 |
| Winter Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Summer Term: | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Admission to graduate studies is competitive; accordingly, late and/or incomplete applications are considered only as time and space permit.
International applicants are advised to apply well in advance of these dates because immigration procedures may be lengthy.
Biotechnology Faculty
Biotechnology Faculty
Biotechnology programs are offered through the Institute of Parasitology. For a complete faculty listing, please refer to Parasitology Faculty.
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 (Gr. Cert.) Biotechnology (16 credits)
** This program is currently not offered. **
For more information, see Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Biotechnology (16 credits).
