Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biotechnology
- 4 years
- Duration
- 20,300 CAD/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Mixed
- Format
- Toronto / Canada
- Location
Program description
Earning this degree will set you up for success in a wide variety of fields, including microbiology quality control technologist, research and development associate, biological technician, and more. To ensure your success in a laboratory setting, the program integrates thorough academic understanding with practical practice. You will also gain knowledge of the instruments needed in many biotech sectors, such as immunology, molecular genetics, virology, and pharmaceuticals, as well as how to develop and execute cutting-edge experimental methods.
Two industry-focused capstone projects that reflect the research, methodology, and commercialization process in industry will give you the chance to gain experience through this program. You and your classmates, professors, and maybe even partners in the business world will have the chance to create a one-of-a-kind capstone project using state-of-the-art tools.
Program structure
Semester 1
- Biotechnology I
- Chemistry I
- Laboratory
- Computers and Data
- Math I
Semester 2
- Human Biology
- Chemistry II
- Writing Strategies
- Laboratory
- Calculus for Biotechnology
Semester 3
- Computer Applications and Bioinformatics
- Human Biology
- Microbiology
- Cell Physiology
- Integrated Methods in Biotechnology I
- Research and Statistics
Semester 4
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Analytical Chemistry
- Integrated Methods in Biotechnology II
- Introductory Physics for Life Sciences
- plus: Liberal Studies Course (2)
Semester 5
- Current Concepts in Industrial Biotechnology
- Biomedical Physiology and Cellular Ultrastructure
- Analytical Instrumentation for Biotechnology
- Advanced Methods in Biotechnology I
- plus: Liberal Studies Course
Semester 6
- Tissue Culture
- Immunology Fundamentals
- Virology
- Biotechnological Regulations and Quality
- Advanced Methods in Biotechnology II
- Work Term Preparation
Work-Integrated Learning Term
- Biotechnology
Semester 7
- Advanced Microbiology for Human Health and Welfare
- Advanced Molecular Biotechnology
- Capstone I
- Introductory Programming and Bioinformatics
- plus: Liberal Studies Course
Semester 8
- Biopharmaceuticals
- Emerging Concepts in Biotechnology
- Capstone II
- plus: Liberal Studies Course
Price
Tuition fees - 20,300 CAD
Books and Supply Costs - 760 CAD
Please note: All costs are approximate, may vary by campus and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Requirements for applicants
Academic Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, including six grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 65%, or a mature applicant.
- Required courses with minimum final grade of 65% in each:
- English: Grade 12 ENG4U
- Mathematics ONE of:
- Calculus and Vectors: Grade 12 MCV4U
- Advanced Functions: Grade 12 MHF4U
- Biology: Grade 12 SBI4U
- Chemistry: Grade 12 SCH4U
English Proficiency Requirements:
If English is not your first language, show one of the following:
- Minimum of two years full-time study in an English-speaking nation
- Minimum one year of full-time postsecondary education in an English-speaking nation
- Successful completion of an intense English program like the English Language Institute
- English proficiency exam results from one of the international testing agencies. Only two-year-old tests are valid.
English language test score requirements
- CAEL CE and CAEL online - Minimum 70 (Writing no less than 60)
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First/FCE, C1 Advanced/CAE or C2 Proficiency/CPE) - Minimum 176 with no skill below 169
- Duolingo - Minimum score 115 to 120
- IELTS Academic - Minimum 6.5 with no skill below 6.0
- PTE Academic - Minimum score 60
- TOEFL iBT (including MyBest TOEFL and Home Edition) - Minimum 84 with no skill below 21
- TOEFL Revised Paper Delivered - No skill below 21
About the university
A public institution with many campuses in Peterborough, Ontario, and the Greater Toronto Area is called Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology. At the bachelor, diploma, certificate, and graduate levels, it provides both full-time and part-time programs.
Seneca has been involved in foreign education for many years and today draws over 10,000 students from over 130 different nations each year. Through intense language instruction that may last anywhere from two months to more than a year, Seneca's English Language Institute helps overseas students become ready for post-secondary education. The college has a number of alliances with schools abroad and is growing its efforts in collaborative applied research and work/study abroad opportunities.
Seneca in a Nutshell
- With 30,000 full-time students and more than 70,000 registrations for continuing education each year, this institution is among the biggest in Canada.
- 7,000 foreign students from more than 150 nations make up a diversified student body.
- In terms of connections to other postsecondary institutions, Ontario colleges rank first.
- In Toronto, York Region, and Peterborough, there are ten campuses.
- Every year, on average, 8,000 bursaries and 2,600 Seneca scholarships/awards are given out.
