Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology - Biotechnology

Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology is a four-year degree program with a mandatory co-op component. Students will develop skills in experimental design, statistical data analysis, bioinformatics and handling microbial, plant, and animal material for genetic analysis. Graduates of this program will feel confident entering the workforce after completing a four-month co-op program to develop the necessary interpersonal and communication skills. Stem cells, natural and synthesized pharmaceuticals, molecular biology and chemical instrumentation are among the most in-demand fields of scientific study today. Coupled with Fanshawe's honours bachelor degree in Biotechnology, you'll have eight semesters (four years) of academic study and at least four months of related co-op experience to prepare you for work in these exciting areas. As a biotech degree student, you'll develop skills in experimental design, statistical data analysis, bioinformatics, chemical analysis and handling microbial, plant, and animal material for genetic analysis. Throughout the biotechnology degree program, there will be a strong focus on how biotechnology relates to regulatory affairs, quality assurance, bioethics, and biohazard management.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature applicant with the following courses- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U) or Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)- Grade 12 Biology (U)- Grade 12 Chemistry (U)- Three additional Grade 12 University (U or M) courses- Final minimum average of 70.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 (U or M) coursesApplicants with Post-secondary Education- Applicants who have successfully completed a two-year diploma at an accredited college with an overall GPA of 2.5 will be considered as having met the admission requirements if they also have grade 12 (or equivalent) U level Math, Biology and Chemistry courses.- Applicants applying from a university with a minimum average of 65% in the last ten full credit or full credit equivalent courses will be considered as having met the admission requirements if they also have grade 12 (or equivalent) U level Math, Biology and Chemistry courses.Applicants missing the required courses may want to consider our General Arts and Science - One Year program where they can earn Grade 12, U level credits.