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Microbiology and Molecular Biotechnology Specialization (B.Sc.(Ag.Env.Sc.)) at McGill University

McGill University, Canada

Programme overview

Students following this specialization receive education and training in fundamental principles and applied aspects of microbiology. Complementary courses allow students to focus on basic microbial sciences or applied areas such as biotechnology. Successful graduates may work in university, government and industrial research laboratories, in the pharmaceutical, fermentation and food industries, and with an appropriate CGPA proceed to post-graduate studies or professional biomedical schools.

Faculty: Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences  |  Department: Natural Resource Sciences  |  Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

What you will study

24-credit programme. Programme structure: required courses (18 credits); complementary courses and suggested electives (6 credits).

Career pathways

Successful graduates may work in university, government and industrial research laboratories, in the pharmaceutical, fermentation and food industries, and with an appropriate CGPA proceed to post-graduate studies or professional biomedical schools.

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Application information

Apply through the official page: https://www.mcgill.ca/undergraduate-admissions/

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