Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology)
STEM Course
4 years
Full Time
Co Op & On Campus
Field of Study:
CA$44,042/Yr
CA$44,042 /Yr
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$44042 (CAD 44042) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Room and Food (On-Campus) | CA$9195 (CAD 9195) |
Housing (Off-Campus) | CA$4860 (CAD 4860) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2021 | CA$29398 (CAD 29398) |
- McMaster University offers a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology for a duration of 4.5 years
- It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
- The program is the study of genetic engineering cell biology, molecular biology, and microbiology, analytical instrumentation, and, bioprocessing.
- With the combination of theoretical foundation and lab experience, students will be prepared for success in areas in genetic engineering and bioprocessing.
- The sample courses of the program are:
- Chemist, Estee Lauder
- Inventory Control Analyst, Ventura Foods Canada
- Manager of Clinical Marketing, Mespere LifeSciences Inc.
- Students also get an opportunity to complete the co-op program.
- BTech is a 4-year academic degree program that requires 8 academic terms (typically 2 academic terms a year) of academic study.
- Courses in the BTech programs occur during daytime and evening hours.
- Students in this program graduate with a degree from McMaster University, an advanced diploma in Biotechnology and a Certificate in Business from Mohawk College, and 12 months of co-op work experience.
- The program also integrates core business and management skills and is an Accredited Business Degree (ACBSP).
- The average salary of the program goes up to 44,000 USD.
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Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Students should meet the following requirements to apply for the program:
- Students must complete a 3-year advanced diploma from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology in a related field with a minimum cumulative average of 75%.
- Students have to complete the required 6 grade 12 U/M courses including:
- English (ENG4U)
- Calculus (MCV4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- Physics (SPH4U)
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Biology is not a requirement for this program. Students take a high school equivalent Biology course in the first year of the B.Tech program.
Indian Student Eligibility
- Students must have 5 subjects of Class XII including all mandatory prerequisites for the selected program.
- The student's average is calculated on Grade XII Predicted grades.
- Students are eligible to apply if they have the following documents: Class X board results, Class XI transcript, and Class XII predicted grades.
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.
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Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Academic or Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biochemist
- Medical Scientist
- Biological/Clinical Technician
- Microbiologist
- Process Development Scientist
- Biomanufacturing Specialists
- Business Development Manager
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 3,500/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Jared J. Davis Grant | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Microsoft Tuition Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Australia Awards Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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