Carleton University

Biotechnology (BSc)

Carleton University

Faculty:Faculty of Science
Degree:Bachelor; Co-op; Honours
Field of Study:Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Length:4 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $7,479
National: $8,863
International: $36,995

Domestic fees: Visit Carleton's website for domestic costs

International fees: Visit Carleton's website for international costs.

Listed costs include compulsory fees.

Scholarships:6
Careers:BiologistsNutritionists

Description:

Learn to apply principles of chemistry, biochemistry and biology to study and engineer living organisms or their parts for applications in medicine, agriculture, the environment and industry. Explore areas such as genetics, metabolic engineering, designer drugs, food science, applied microbiology and fermentation, and control of pests. Beyond lab skills, you’ll gain entrepreneurial skills to bring scientific discoveries to market. Extensive hands-on training will prepare you for work in a fast-paced and growing employment sector.

Your career: agriculture; bioethics; biomedical product development; biomedicine; environmental biotechnology; pharmaceutical research; intellectual property and regulatory affairs; science communication; startup companies

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*78
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Advanced Functions 
  • 2 of  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Earth and Space Science  or  Grade12 Chemistry  or  Grade12 Physics 
Calculus (MCV4U) is strongly recommended.
Application Notes : Information on English language requirements for future international students: https://admissions.carleton.ca/esl/

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

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