Program Overview
The Biotechnology at Brock University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Canada and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: St. Catharines, Canada
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biotechnology programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Advanced Enzyme and Co-enzyme Mechanisms
- Bioorganic Chemistry: Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids
- Bioanalytical Chemistry
- Bacterial Genetics
- Fungal Genetics
- Biophysical Techniques
- Containment Level 3 Techniques
- Current Topics in Basic and Applied Plant Biology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be considered for admission to a Master\xc2\x92s 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\xc2\x92s research program. Prospective students are thus recommended to contact potential supervisors. If a potential thesis supervisor has been contacted, this should be identified in the statement of research interest. See the program website for information regarding participating faculty.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: CAD 7,834 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; CAD 3,002 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Brock University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Brock University
Brock University
St. Catharines, Canada
Brock University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months