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BSc Biotechnology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Carleton University

Program Overview

Biotechnology applies the principles of biochemistry and biology to the study and manipulation of living organisms for industrial, medical, agricultural and environmental applications. Some areas of biotechnology include genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, personalized medicine, drug development, applied microbiology and fermentation techniques, and biological control of insect pests. In the Ottawa area, local companies and government agencies are involved in projects such as biofuel production from agricultural waste, the development of medical diagnostic screening devices, and the development of new anti-cancer and antimicrobial therapies in other words, biotechnological solutions to real world everyday problems.

Program Key Stats

$33092 (Annual cost)



21 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.7
30
75

1400
6.5
86

Additional Information & Requirements

A secondary school or high school graduation certificate, Official/original transcript(s) from high school and of any post-secondary studies completed, IELTS (Academic) 6.5 IELTS (min 6.0 each band), TOEFL ibT of 86 (22 in writing and speaking, 20 reading and listening), CAEL of 70 overall with a minimum score of 60 on each band, PTE of 60 (min 60 in each Communicative Skill), MELAB of 85 (min. score of 80 on each section)

Career Options

  • Biotechnologist
  • Associate Business Analyst
  • Research Scientist
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Subject Matter Specialist Biotechnology

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