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| School | McMaster University - Faculty of Engineering | | |
| Location | Hamilton, ON, Canada | | |
| School Type | University | | |
| School Size | Full-time Undergraduate: 1,000
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| Degree | Bachelor | | |
| Honours | | | |
| Co-op | | | |
| Length | 4 Year(s) | | |
| Entry Grade (%)* | 80% to 82% | | |
| Prerequisites | - English (ENG4U)
- Calculus
- Chemistry
- Physics
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| Description | Biotechnology is an interdisciplinary field merging basic science, applied science, and engineering. Study genetic engineering; cell biology, molecular biology, and microbiology; analytical instrumentation; and, bioprocessing. Within these disciplines, students learn about the latest research in immunology, virology, genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics.
In 4.5 years, students graduate with a degree from McMaster University, an advanced diploma in Biotechnology and Certificate in Business from Mohawk College, and 12 month of co-op work experience. | | |
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