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Bachelor of Molecular Biology and Genetics

University of Guelph

  • Guelph, Canada
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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University of Guelph campus

About the program

Science major on genetics, Cell function and molecular techniques.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (3): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate a structured understanding of core principles in Molecular Biology and Genetics. Apply relevant analytical
  • Practical and research methods to subject-specific problems. Communicate findings clearly and evaluate evidence through academic work and projects.

Career outcomes

  • Biotechnology and medical sectors
  • Gene therapy
  • Genetic testing
  • Biopharmaceuticals
  • Crop production
  • Forensics
  • Graduate studies

Curriculum

  • Four-year honours Bachelor of Science (20.00 credits
  • Eight semesters). Students choose a general program or focus on molecular biology
  • Cell biology
  • Developmental biology or agricultural genetics
  • With electives such as epigenetics and molecular virology and a fourth-year research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school graduation certificate that admits to a university in the home country (for example Abitur minimum 11 of 15
  • Bangladesh HSC first division)
  • Plus the prerequisite courses of the chosen programme
  • Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school graduation certificate that admits to a university in the home country, With the programme prerequisite subjects, Transfer applicants have a separate page. DVM, Landscape Architecture (Background Information Form) and Turfgrass have extra requirements.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements for your country and programme and the deadline. Apply online through the University of Guelph international application via OUAC or the Common App and pay the application fee
  2. 100 CAD or 75 USD. Upload transcripts and the other documents on your admission portal checklist
  3. With English proficiency if required. Accept the offer by the date in the offer letter and pay the international tuition deposit (2
  4. 000 CAD). Apply to IRCC for a study permit with a Provincial Attestation Letter.

Other costs

Tuition per year$48,130 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$71,578 CAD

Program details

CampusGuelph
Faculty or schoolCollege of Biological Science
DepartmentScience
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value20
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay3
Scholarship noteInternational entrance scholarships for qualifying international undergraduate students, Subject to academic merit and award terms. Availability and amounts vary by scholarship and entry term.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.