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Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biotechnology] From York University

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Bachelor of Science [B.S] (Biotechnology)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

Honours & On Campus

Field of Study:

Biotechnology

CA$33,791/Yr

CA$33,791 /Yr

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology at York University is offered as a 3-year teaching program.
This BSc program in Biotechnology is offered by the Faculty of Science on both a full-time and part-time basis.
York’s Biotechnology program prepares students for a career in this exciting, steadily growing field.
This BSc program teaches not only the underlying science but also exposes students to relevant social, legal, ethical, and business issues.
In this four-year honors Biotechnology program, students will study courses related to
- Molecular and cell biology
- Genetics
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
Fourth-year students complete an intensive thesis course that provides the first-hand experience in independent research and laboratory techniques.
This Biotechnology program at York University has been designed to provide a well-coordinated synthesis of carefully selected courses in molecular and cell biology, genetics, and biochemistry with others in computer science, economics, business, and ethics.
This BSc Biotechnology program combines the required technical and conceptual scientific rigor necessary for mastery of the discipline with a fundamental education relevant to the socio-economic aspects of biotechnology.
Students frequently compete in the Sanofi-Pasteur Healthcare and Biotechnology Venture Challenge.
This is a unique opportunity at York University for Biotechnology and Schulich MBA(offered by Schulich School of Business) students to create business plans to get products out of the lab and on to the market.
Teams comprised of York’s Biotechnology and Schulich MBA students were awarded over $10,000 in prizes.
Students after graduating from this BSc program in Biotechnology at York University have many job opportunities as follows:
- Biomanufacturing scientist,
- Regulatory affairs officer,
- Agricultural product researcher, etc., with an average salary of around 40,000 USD per year.

Event	Application Date
Application Deadline For Summer 2024 Intake	~~Apr 1, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$33791 (CAD 33791)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	CA$5326 (CAD 5326)
Food	CA$3937 (CAD 3937)
Total Cost	CA$9263 (CAD 9263)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2021	CA$24861 (CAD 24861)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) degree.
Students must have to complete the following course such as:
- English (ENG4U)
- Advanced Functions (MHF4U)
- Biology (SBI4U)
- Chemistry (SCH4U)
- And two additional 4U or M courses - recommendation(s) below:
  - SPH4U
To gain admission to this program, the student’s academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.

Indian Student Eligibility

Indian students are eligible to apply for this BSc Program in Biotechnology if they have any one of the following certificates:

All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
Indian School Certificate (ISC)
Intermediate Examination Certificate
Pre-University Examination Certificate

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.

The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More

Scores Required

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

115 / 160

Avg. Score in

Duolingo

Required Document List

Following Documents are required to attend this program:

Statement of Purpose: An essay or other written statement written by the student.
Resume/CV: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Academic Documents: Submit copies of official transcripts from post-secondary institutions attended.
Sample of written work: Student has to write something interesting as their sample essay in the application form.
Statement of Interest: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
Two confidential letters of recommendation: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
Proof that students have enough money to support themselves during their stay in Canada.
Letters of reference or any other documents the visa office tell students to bring.

Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Biomanufacturing Scientist
Regulatory Affairs Officer
Agricultural Product Researcher

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