Master of Biotechnology
- Ottawa, Canada
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.
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
- Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Biopharmaceutical sector
- Drug manufacturing
- Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
- Food production improvement
Curriculum
- Year 1: Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
- Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
- Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 4-year honours bachelor degree with B+ or better in major subjects and B- or better overall (https://graduate.carleton.ca/apply-online/minimum-requirements/)
- Some programmes consider a qualifying year
- English proficiency required unless exempt
- Additional academic criteria: B+ or better in major subjects
- B- or better overall.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band)
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale
- PTE Academic 5.0 writing
- Duolingo 4.5 other skills
- Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21)
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Previous Degree Certificate
- Proof of Funds for Study Permit
- Academic References
- Statement of Purpose
How to apply
- Review the Biotechnology admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through Carleton360. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $33,461 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $125 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Main campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 30 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Biotechnology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
4 May 2027
171 days left
Scholarships
Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Biotechnology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 4 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $33,461 CAD per year. The application fee is $125 CAD. The deposit is $2,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new scale, PTE Academic 5.0 writing, Duolingo 4.5 other skills, Institutional test 86 for tests before 2026-01-21).
Potential Carleton University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Biotechnology. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.