About the course

The program deepens your scientific training and gives you business skills, preparing you for a fulfilling career in Canada or internationally. You’ll be qualified to work in sectors including agribusiness and food industries, plant biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, health management and environmental management and research.First semester includes courses in molecular approaches to biotechnology as well as commercializing innovations, pairing you with a faculty supervisor. In second semester you’ll write and present your research proposal, and in third semester you’ll work on your research project. You may choose to extend your project to a fourth semester — supported by a stipend.

　　The full-spectrum training you receive in this course-based Master's program draws on the expertise of two University of Guelph departments:

　　CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:Life science industry, Non-profit/industry organizations or the,public sector, Continuing studies at the PhD level

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Guelph
Fall (September), 2025	Guelph

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Guelph

Students entering the program will normally have completed an Honours Bachelor?s degree with a minimum admission average of B (75% and higher) in one of the following fields: biology, molecular biology and genetics, biotechnology, microbiology, biochemistry, biophysics, food science, agriculture, food production systems, commerce with a strong science background. Anyone lacking the required background will be encouraged to complete them prior to commencing their studies in the new program (typically in the immediately preceding summer semester) or, if approved by the program counsellor, during their studies. Students whose first language is not English require a minimum TOEFL score of 93 with a minimum score of 22 in each of the four categories, or a minimum IELTS score of 7.0, with a minimum of at least 6.5 in each component.

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 93.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Guelph. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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