Master of Biotechnology

The MBIOT degree is a Professional Science Master's (PSM) degree. These innovative degrees prepare graduates for science careers in business, government and the non-profit sector, and emphasize advanced scientific knowledge and professional skills such as communication, project development, and commercialization. Our Biotechnology Industry Advisory Council provides further guidance to ensure our curriculum is responsive to industry needs and works to increase career opportunities for our graduates and the visibility of the program. Students complete a rigorous curriculum that includes:Molecular biotechnology and genomics,Technical writing,Semester-long industry internship,Hands-on laboratory-based research,Bioethics,Business courses. An outstanding feature of our program is the completion of an industry internship and the production of a Professional Portfolio, in which the student reflects on skills and competencies obtained through course work, informal learning experiences, and their internship. Students give a public presentation of their internship experience followed by a final oral exam of the portfolio by their faculty committee. Our program also stresses leadership and service in extra-curricular activities appropriate to the field.

You are an international graduate applicant if you:
hold a bachelor's or professional degree (or equivalent)

Official Transcripts and Records -
Transcripts are considered official if they have an original signature of a school official or an original school seal. Accepted signatures include the Registrar, Principal, Controller of Examinations, or The Ministry of Education. Photocopies or other duplications of a transcript, such as notarized copies, faxed, or scanned documents are not considered official.

an IELTS score of at least 6.0,
a TOEFL score of at least 80 on TOEFL iBT (550 paper-based)