Overview

Key Features

Gene biotechnology involves the use of DNA technology, bioinformatics and microbiological techniques to study biological phenomena. Graduates of the Biotechnology program at Brock University programs 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

PhD programs in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Medical Science, Biological Sciences
Professional degree programs: MBA, Medical School, Law School
Quality Control/Quality Assurance Laboratory Analyst
Product Development Technician
Research Scientist/Technician in Pharmaceutical/Biotechnology/Food Science Industries
Technical Writer

Pharmaceutical sales

Specializations:

Chemical Biotechnology
Gene Biotechnology

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bioinformatics

Mechanisms in Plant Biochemistry

Computational Chemistry: Applications in Biotechnology

Synthetic Biology

Medicinal Chemistry
Bioorganic Chemistry: Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St. Catharines, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

B _{(recommended)}

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General requirements

To be considered for admission to a Master’s program, a student will normally hold a four-year degree, or its equivalent, from an accredited university with a minimum 75% (mid-B) average over the last two years of full-time undergraduate study.
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: No more than two pages in length, in which applicants indicate their career aspirations/plans, specific research interests, and experience relevant to their interests. If a potential thesis supervisor has been contacted, he/ she must be identified in the statement of intent.
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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Non-residents

13450 CAD / year

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Citizens or residents

5450 CAD / year

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Additional Details

2,725.41
6,725.34

Living costs

St. Catharines

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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