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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
A non-thesis M.Sc.(Applied) degree and a Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology are offered.
The non-thesis program 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˿Ƶ in beautiful Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue about 30 kilometers 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˿Ƶ campuses to “design” 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) |
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˿Ƶ campuses to “design” 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 Graduate Certificate and the M.Sc.(Applied) in Biotechnology must possess a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or equivalent with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.0 GPA in the last two full-time years of university study for the Graduate Certificate, and a minimum of 3.2/4.0 CGPA for the M.Sc.(A.), as well as all prerequisites or 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 Biotechnology programs is very limited. Students secure funding from available sources, or must be self-sufficient. International students are strongly encouraged to secure funding from their home country or international agencies. More information is found at www.mcgill.ca/biotechgradprog/admissions/tuition.
Application Procedures
Application Procedures
91˿Ƶ’s online application form for graduate program candidates is available at www.mcgill.ca/gradapplicants/apply.
See University Regulations & Resources > Graduate > Graduate 91˿Ƶ 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 – 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˿Ƶ departmental website; please consult the list at www.mcgill.ca/gps/contact/graduate-program.
Application Opening Dates | Application Deadlines | |||
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All Applicants | Non-Canadian citizens (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Canadian citizens/Perm. residents of Canada (incl. Special, Visiting & Exchange) | Current 91˿Ƶ 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)
For more information, see Graduate Certificate (Gr. Cert.) Biotechnology (16 credits).