Program Overview
The Biotechnology at McGill University is a MSc programme in Humanities, 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Québec, 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
- is course- and laboratory-based,
- includes an internship in a research laboratory.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Application fee
A non-refundable application fee of $78 is required. Applicants must apply online and pay by credit card.
Transcripts of all university degrees and degree certificates
- A copy of all university degrees completed and in progress must be uploaded. Uploaded copies will be considered unofficial. Final and official copies of transcript will only be required once an offer of admission is extended.
- If the transcript does not indicate that a degree has been conferred, a copy of the degree certificate (diploma) is also required.
- Transcripts in languages other than English or French must be accompanied by an English or French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript or by a certified translator.
- It is desirable to submit a list of the titles of courses taken in the major subjects, as some transcripts often give code numbers only.
- An explanation of the grading scale of the institutions is also required.
- NOTE: Students graduating or who have graduated from McGill University need not submit transcripts.
Letters of reference
The name, coordinates and email addres of at least two referees who are familiar with your academic work must be provided on the online application. McGill will contact these referees and invite them to upload reference letters on your behalf.
You will be notified if a referee declines to submit a reference letter, and you will have to provide coordinates of a new referee. This section on the uApply system is entirely managed by the applicant and you can modify or relpace the referees information.Curriculum Vitae
Please provide a current resume listing previous research, work experience, publications, and other pertinent information.Personal statement
In one or two pages, briefly describe your background, your past work, your qualifications, your expectations and career plan for applying to graduate studies in biotechnology at McGill. NOTE: The personal statement is not required for the Certificate program.English Proficiency and GRE
All applicants whose first language is not English and who did not graduate from a Canadian institution (anglophone or francophone), who did not complete an undergraduate or graduate degree at a foreign institution where English was the language of instruction, are required to submit proof of competency in oral and written English.English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 7,248 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 3,465 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact McGill 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.
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