Biotechnology/Graduate Certificate in Nanomedicine

This program is offered under the written consent of the Ministry of Training, Colleges, and Universities for the period from September 14, 2021, to January 18, 2028. Prospective students are responsible for satisfying themselves that the program and the degree will be appropriate to their needs (e.g., acceptable to potential employers, professional licensing bodies, or other educational institutions).

• Students graduate with an MS in Biotechnology and a Graduate Certificate in Nanomedicine
• Industry-aligned faculty
• Opportunities to participate in wet lab coursework experience
• Co-op real-world work experience with a leading industry, academic, or government employer

Learn more about applying to the College of Science and our admissions deadlines.

• Students must apply and be accepted to both programs separately and follow each program’s application and admission requirements

• Online application

• Application fee

• Transcripts from all institutions attended

• Personal statement

• Resumé

• Two letters of recommendation

• GPA 3.0+

• GRE is not required

• English language proficiency:

  • Degree earned or in progress at a U.S / Canadian institution

  • Degree earned or in progress at an institution where English is the only medium of instruction

  • Official exam scores from either the TOEFL iBT (institution code is 3682), IELTS, PTE exam, or Duolingo English Test. Scores are valid for two years from the test date.

• Prerequisite coursework:

  • Applicants may be admitted to the program without first satisfying these pre-requisite requirements but will be expected to complete this coursework in parallel during their first year in the program.

    • Biochemistry (lecture, no lab required)

    • Advanced biology, such as genetics, physiology, or molecular biology (lecture, no lab required)

  • Statistics recommended, not required