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Biotechnology (PhD)

Canada

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What will I learn?

The Biotechnology program encompasses the broad field of chemical and gene biotechnology. Chemical biotechnology involves the use of the tools and techniques of chemistry to understand and manipulate biological processes. Gene biotechnology involves the use of DNA technology, bioinformatics and microbiological techniques to study biological phenomena. Graduates of these programs work in the areas of pharmaceuticals and related human health activities, food science and nutritional biochemistry, environment, energy, as well as in biotechnological-related issues in finance and policy.

Career outcomes

  • Academic/Industrial/Government Research positions in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medical Science, Biological Sciences
  • Professional degree programs: MBA, Medical School, Law School
  • Research Scientist in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Food Science Industries
  • Product/Process Development Specialist
  • Chemical and Instrumentation Manager
  • Intellectual Property Specialist

For Winter intake only, we have future date (10-Jan-2022) in the provider site.

Majors

  • Chemical Biotechnology
  • Gene Biotechnology

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Mathematics & Science

Study options

Full Time (4 years)

Tuition fees
CAD$20,176.02 (US$ 14,499) per year
CAN $6,725.34 per term; International recovery fee: CAN $750

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Brock University

St. Catharines Campus,

1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way,

ST. CATHARINES,

Ontario (ON),

L2S 3A1, Canada

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Students will normally be expected to have attained an 80% average and have achieved significant research progress as determined by their supervisory committee.

For international students

To be admitted to a PhD program, a student should hold either an appropriate master’s degree or, students with a bachelor’s degree already registered in a master’s program, may convert to PhD studies in year 2 of some of the master’s programs. Students will normally be expected to have attained an 80% average and have achieved significant research progress as determined by their supervisory committee.

English proficiency requirements

  • IELTS - Minimum overall score of 6.5, with no subtest below 6.0
  • TOEFL - Minimum overall score of 88, with no subtest below 21
  • CAEL - Minimum overall score of 60, with 60 in writing, and no other subtest below 50
  • PTE Academics - Minimum overall score of 60, with no subtest below 60

Application deadline: Applications are considered when received. Please contact the program directly for more details. Please note – Applications for the Fall 2022 entry point will open on October 8th.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Brock University

Brock graduates enjoy a 93.8 per cent employment rate two years after course completion, which is much higher than the provincial average.

  • International scholarships available
  • Located near Niagara Falls in a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
  • 1st in Canada for mental health
  • 5th largest co-op program in Canada

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