Overview
For more than 15 years, the Honours in Biotechnology program of the British Columbia Institute of Technology has prepared students with current scientific and technical expertise and the business and communication skills to start their biotechnology careers as soon as they graduate.
About the program
- Five-year, full-time Bachelor of Science Honours program
- Years 2 and 3 at BCIT set the foundation with in-class learning and applied lab skills
- Years 4 and 5 at UBC deepen your theoretical knowledge and application
- Co-op placement expands your learning with practical work experience
Who it’s for
This program is for individuals who:- Have completed their first year of university or college
- Are willing and excited to work in a co-op placement
- Are interested in working in an interdisciplinary team environment
- Want to develop critical thinking and analytical skills
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Lab Safety
- Microbiology
- Biotechnology
- Health Product Regulation
- Animal Physiology
- Organic Chemistry for Biotechnology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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- June for students accepted to the Faculty of Science
- January 31st for students transferring to UBC
Language
Credits
Total Credits: 163.5
Delivered
Disciplines
Chemistry Biology Biotechnology View 31 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Apply through UBC Admissions if you are:
- a UBC student not in the Faculty of Science, GPA >70%
- a non-UBC student, GPA >70%
Tuition Fee
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International
23958 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11979 CAD per semester during 48 months. -
National
6842 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3421 CAD per semester during 48 months.
Living costs for Burnaby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.