Program Overview

Overview of the Biotechnology Program

The Biotechnology program at McGill University is a multidisciplinary field that combines biology and engineering to understand, select, and promote useful organisms and specific gene products for commercial and therapeutic purposes. This program demands a broad comprehension of biology and engineering, as well as detailed knowledge of at least one basic subject, such as molecular genetics, protein chemistry, microbiology, or chemical engineering.

Program Details

• The Biotechnology minor can be entered when studying in any program within the Faculty of Engineering or Science.
• The curriculum especially complements the Chemical Engineering major.

Careers in Biotechnology

Biotechnology is a multidisciplinary field that touches many industries, with the primary goal of developing new products and treatments, making most work in the field research-based. Professionals in this field can become:

• Biomedical engineer
• Biochemist
• Researcher
• Microbiologist

Courses in Biotechnology

As a Biotechnology student, you can take courses like:

• BIOT 505: Selected Topics in Biotechnology
• CHEE 200: Chemical Engineering Principles 1
• CHEE 474: Biochemical Engineering
• BIOL 200: Molecular Biology

Related Majors

Discover these related majors:

• Chemical Engineering
• Bioengineering
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Microbiology & Immunology

Admission Requirements

For this program, you'll need to apply to the Faculty of Engineering or the Faculty of Science. Admission requirements include deadlines and whether supporting documents are required for your application.