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MA/MS in Biotechnology (MBiotech)

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada•QS 2027 #32

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MA/MS in Biotechnology (MBiotech) is a master's degree in Biotechnology programme offered by University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. The programme runs for 24 months, delivered on campus.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Biotechnology
Duration: 24 months
Delivery: On Campus

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Program details

Overview

Biotechnology (MBiotech) is an interdisciplinary, course-based professional master's degree offered through the Institute for Management & Innovation at the University of Toronto Mississauga, combining science and business coursework with 8 to 12 months of paid work-integrated experience in industry. The program offers two fields, Biopharmaceutical and Digital Health Technologies, and requires 9.5 full-course equivalents over 24 months: 4.5 FCEs in core MBiotech courses (including a seminar course and work-term placements), 3.5 FCEs in field-specific coursework, and 1.5 FCEs of electives drawn from further MBiotech, IMI, or other approved graduate courses. An ongoing seminar series led by university, industry, and government specialists connects students with the academic, practical, and applied aspects of the field. The program is delivered in person and runs full-time over six sessions spanning two years.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: An appropriate bachelor's degree from a recognized university in biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a related field, with a minimum mid-B standing in the final two years of study. Applicants who completed their studies outside Canada must also submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores and meet the School of Graduate Studies' minimum English-proficiency standards. Applicants are also evaluated on a letter of intent, CV, three references, and both a science and a business interview.

About University of Toronto

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1827
Students: 103,140
QS rank: #32
Programs: 507
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Biotechnology (MBiotech) award?

University of Toronto awards a Master's Degree in the field of Biotechnology on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Biotechnology (MBiotech) take?

The programme runs for 24 months.

Can MA/MS in Biotechnology (MBiotech) be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at University of Toronto.

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