Program Overview

University Programs

The University of Sherbrooke offers a wide range of programs across various fields, including:

• Communication and marketing
• Law and politics
• Environment and earth sciences
• Engineering
• Management and economic sciences
• Letters and languages
• Music and arts
• Aid relationships
• Physical activity sciences
• Health and medical sciences
• Life sciences
• Educational sciences and teaching
• Human sciences
• Computer sciences
• Pure sciences

Program Structure

The programs are structured into different cycles, including:

• 1st cycle
• 2nd cycle
• 3rd cycle and postdoctoral stage
• International mobility

Admission

The admission process involves the following steps:

1. Validate eligibility: Check the admission requirements for the chosen program.
2. Choose a program: Select a program from the available options.
3. Plan the application: Gather required documents and information.
4. Submit the application: Pay the application fees and submit the required documents.
5. Track the application: Consult the application status and respond to the university's offer.

Tuition Fees and Financial Aid

The tuition fees vary depending on the program and student status. Additional fees include:

• Affiliated fees
• Living expenses
• Budgeting tool
• Payment deadlines
• Scholarships and financial aid

Why Choose the University of Sherbrooke?

The university offers:

• Encadrement for success
• Internships
• Pedagogical methods
• Campus life
• Inclusive climate
• The Vert & Or
• Sustainable development
• Adopted city
• Research and excellence

Research Areas

The university has various research areas, including:

• Biology
• Genetics
• Environmental sciences
• Engineering
• Computer sciences
• Health sciences
• Social sciences
• Humanities

Specific Program: GNT703 - Genetic Engineering

Presentation

This course is part of the 2nd cycle and offers 2 credits. It is taught by the Faculty of Sciences.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are to:

• Understand the concepts and techniques of molecular biology and genetic engineering
• Acquire basic notions related to the genetic manipulation of living organisms
• Use scientific notions of genetic engineering in a legal context

Content

The course covers:

• Techniques for analyzing and manipulating nucleic acids
• DNA banks
• Sequencing
• Cloning and expression vectors
• Bioinformatic analysis of genetic data
• Expression of recombinant proteins
• Transgenic organisms
• Biosafety

Target Audience

This course is part of the Master's program in Biology.