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Biotechnology (PhD) at Brock University

Brock University, Canada

Programme overview

The Biotechnology programme covers chemical and gene biotechnology: chemical biotechnology applies chemistry tools to understand and manipulate biological processes, and gene biotechnology uses DNA technology, bioinformatics and microbiological techniques.

Faculty: Faculty of Mathematics and Science  |  Department: Faculty of Mathematics and Science  |  Duration: Thesis: 12 terms (4 years)  |  Intake: January, May, September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Thesis-based study in Chemical Biotechnology or Gene Biotechnology.

Career pathways

Graduates work in pharmaceuticals and human health, food science and nutritional biochemistry, environment, energy, and biotechnology-related finance and policy.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Application materials: online application and fee, transcripts, three professional or academic references, a statement of research interest (maximum two pages), and agreement of a faculty member in the Biotechnology programme to supervise the student's research; contacting potential supervisors is recommended.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: January, May, September

Duration: Thesis: 12 terms (4 years)

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