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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are considered when received.

Language

English

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 3 other PhDs in Biotechnology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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88

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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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.

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Tuition Fees

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13450 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5450 CAD / year

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Living costs

St. Catharines

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Career outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

St. Catharines

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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