Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biotechnology)

at The University of British Columbia

Year 1

• CHEM 121 - Structure and Bonding in Chemistry
• BIOL 112 - Biology of the Cell
• MATH 102 - Differential Calculus with Applications to Life Sciences
• SCIE 113 - First-Year Seminar in Science

Year 2

• BIOT 280 - Introductory Biotechnology

Year 3

• BIOT 380 - Advanced Biotechnology

Year 4

• MICB 306 - Molecular Virology
• MICB 408 - Advanced Bacterial Pathogenesis
• CHBE 419 - Industrial Biotechnology Laboratory
• MICB 405 - Bioinformatics

Year 5

• MICB 421 - Experimental Microbiology
• MICB 449 - Research Problem
• MEDG 421 - Genetics and Cell Biology of Cancer

Academic Eligibility:
 

• Graduation from high school

• Minimum of 70% in Grade 11 or Grade 12 English (or their equivalents)

• At least six academic/non-academic Grade 12 courses (recommended, but not required)
   

Indian student eligibility:
 

General admission requirements for Indian students are:
 

• Graduation from a university-preparatory program at a senior secondary school: Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII. Certificates must be official. Photocopies are acceptable if certified by the school principal, head, or counselor. Notarized copies are not acceptable.
   

Degree-specific requirements: 
 

• Science

• Math (Standard XII)

• Chemistry (Standard XII)

• Physics (Standard XII) 
   

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
 

IELTS  International English Language Testing System (Academic)    6.5, with no part less than 6.0
 

TOEFL Overall: 90

The cost of attending Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Biotechnology) varies greatly based on the type of university attended and the degree pursued. International students pay higher fees than domestic students. Moreover, degrees in humanities, arts, and education courses are often less expensive than degrees in medicine, engineering, or business. International students may expect to spend CA$ 58714 yearly on average to study in The University of British Columbia. Students should be informed that additional course fees and miscellaneous expenses may not be included in tuition.

International students can receive financial aid through scholarships to study in Canada in order to offset their expenses. With a plethora of scholarships available, overseas students can significantly reduce the financial burden of studying in The University of British Columbia . Most scholarships are given to students based on their academic performance or financial situation. Students should, however, check the eligibility criteria to ensure that they are eligible for these scholarships.

The Honours Biotechnology program helps you develop a strong foundation in skills relevant to the rapidly changing world of biotechnology and provides practical training in the skills and techniques of biotechnology. Co-op education is a mandatory part of the program, ensuring that you graduate with relevant work experience.

Many Honours in Biotechnology graduates go on to earn an MSc, PhD, MD, or MBA.

Program graduates

• MSc candidate in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto
• Research technologist, STEMCELL Technologies
• PhD candidate in Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia
• Research assistant, BC Cancer Agency
• Medical student, UBC School of Medicine