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Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field merging basic science, applied science, and engineering. Study genetic engineering, cell  biology, molecular biology, and microbiology, analytical instrumentation, and bio processing. Learn about the latest research in immunology, virology, genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics.

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Careers: Our graduates can work in the bioindustry (biofuel, food, and pharmaceutical industries) monitoring quality control and assurance of biomaterials. They may also specialize in areas such as bioinformatics, genetic and protein engineering, nanobiotechnology, and bioremediation, or apply forensic biology techniques in areas such as criminal forensics.

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In addition to the courses listed in the curriculum shown below, this four-year program requires 3 mandatory 4-month co-op work terms.

Biotechnology Curriculum

*Co-op work-term possibilities for the summers in years 1 and 4 should be discussed with the ECCS office.

The GEN TECH requirements have been revised, please refer to your Advisement Report on MOSAIC for your degree requirements.

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