The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Applied Biotechnology at Ontario Tech University is designed for students passionate about leveraging biological systems to solve real-world problems in health, agriculture, and industry. You will explore the foundational principles of molecular and cellular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and microbiology, gaining a deep understanding of the scientific disciplines that underpin modern biotechnology. This undergraduate program equips you with the critical thinking and laboratory skills necessary to innovate in a field that is constantly pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery and application.
This full-time, on-campus program is studied over five years, offering a comprehensive curriculum that progresses from fundamental bioscience and chemistry courses to advanced topics in pharmaceutical biotechnology, functional genomics, and bioethics. You will engage in hands-on learning through laboratory courses and have the opportunity to undertake independent research in your Biology Thesis Projects I and II. Graduates will be well-prepared for diverse career paths in research and development, quality control, and scientific communication within the biotechnology sector.