Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology/Chartered Professional Accountancy

University of Waterloo

In the world of biotech, specialists who can understand both spread sheets and gene sequencing are a hot commodity. Enroll in the only accountancy program in Canada that combines biotechnology and accounting, plus paid co-op work terms.

You’ll learn about biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology in the Faculty of Science. At the same time, you’ll take accounting, auditing, financial management, and taxation courses in Waterloo’s top-ranked School of Accounting and Finance.

Outside the classroom, you’ll have all kinds of opportunities to get involved in competitions and student clubs. You’ll graduate ready to succeed in your choice of fields: accounting, bio-tech business development, financial analysis, and more.

What will you learn?

In your first year, you'll take a mixture of Accounting and Financial Management, Biology, and Science and Business courses to give you the foundations for your upper-year classes. After first year, most of your classes will be Biology and Accounting and Financial Management courses.

Co-op

By alternating school terms and paid co-op work terms throughout your degree, you can explore new career areas and types of employers as your career interests evolve.

Sample co-op job titles

• Staff accountant
• Financial analyst
• Supply chain analyst
• Tax consultant
• Assurance, external auditor
• Wealth management financial reporting analyst
• Transfer and administration assistant

What can I do with a degree in Biotechnology/CPA?

This program leads to the Master of Accounting program, which will qualify you to write the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants exam required to become a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

Possible career areas

• Audit and tax
• Research and development monitoring and assessment
• Pharmaceutical and medical technology