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Biotechnology

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Degree

Science

Work Experience

Co-op

Cut off Range:

78-82%

Program Summary

Biotechnology applies the principles of biochemistry and biology to the study and manipulation of living organisms for industrial, medical, agricultural and environmental applications. Some areas of biotechnology include genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, personalized medicine, drug development, applied microbiology and fermentation techniques, and biological control of insect pests. In the Ottawa area, local companies and government agencies are involved in projects such as biofuel production from agricultural waste, the development of medical diagnostic screening devices, and the development of new anti-cancer and antimicrobial therapies—in other words, biotechnological solutions to real world everyday problems.

Biotechnology is offered as a specialized program in conjunction with Biology or Biochemistry.

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The Carleton Advantage

As a Biotechnology student, you will learn how to apply the principles of biochemistry and biology to the study and manipulation of living organisms for industrial, medical, agricultural and environmental applications.

You will explore areas of biotechnology including genetic engineering, personalized medicine, drug discovery and development, applied microbiology and fermentation techniques, and biological control of insect pests.

Extensive laboratory training will give you the experience needed to work in a laboratory environment.

You can also gain practical experience working at the many Ottawa-area companies and government agencies that are involved in finding biotechnological solutions to real-world problems.

What students are saying

The general nature of the first two years of the Biotechnology program exposed me to many topics and allowed me to see what areas of the field drew my interest. In upper years, the freedom to choose from a wider variety of courses allowed me to follow those interests and become more specialized in my education. The lab courses and honours project taught me many useful bench skills, and seminar courses taught me how to write in a scientific context and how to disseminate scientific information. I was able to get to know some of Carleton’s leading researchers and make important contacts within the local science community. Coming out of this program, I feel well prepared for my future in science whether I decide to pursue a career in medicine or research.

Anand Chopra, Biology and Biotechnology student

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