Overview
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 the Biotechnology program at Brock University 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
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bioinformatics
- Mechanisms in Plant Biochemistry
- Computational Chemistry: Applications in Biotechnology
- Special Topics in Chemical Biology
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Bioorganic Chemistry: Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids
- Bioanalytical Chemistry
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Advanced Seminar in Virology
- Biophysical Techniques
- Basic and Applied Plant Biology
- Cell and Molecular Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
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Disciplines
Biotechnology View 3 other PhDs in Biotechnology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Successful completion of an appropriate Master's degree in Biotechnology, Biophysics, Chemistry or the Biological Sciences (composed of but not limited to Biochemistry, Biology, Genetics or Microbiology).
You will need to submit your transcripts as well as the following program specific materials:
- Three professional or academic references are required.
- Statement of Research Interest
- Acceptance into the program requires that a faculty member in the Biotechnology program agrees to supervise the student’s research program.
Tuition Fee
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International
15668 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7834 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
5450 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2725 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for St. Catharines
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