Master of Biotechnology in Canada at U of G Canada




University University of Guelph (U of G Canada)
Location: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Type Public
Program Type Coursework + Major Research Paper
Program Delivary On campus
Language English
Program Duration 1 year
Students 27,890
Learn more about Master of Biotechnology in Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Detailed Information of Master of Biotechnology in Canada at University of Guelph

These are the international student eligibility for the Master of Biotechnology in Canada

Students entering the program will normally have completed an Honours Bachelor’s degree with a minimum admission average of B (75% and higher) in one of the following fields:
  • biology,
  • molecular biology and genetics,
  • biotechnology,
  • microbiology,
  • biochemistry,
  • biophysics,
  • food science,
  • agriculture,
  • food production systems
  • or commerce.
Anyone lacking the required background will be encouraged to complete them prior to commencing their studies in the new program (typically in the immediately preceding summer semester) or, if approved by the program counsellor, during their studies. A strong science background (second year molecular and cellular biology course or equivalent). Those applicants applying after having work experience will be assessed on a case by case basis by the admissions committee.

Graduate Record Examination (general) is not required. Moreover, you need to submit:
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
  • CV/Resume

N.B: Most universities have specific international admission requirements based on different education systems.

These are the domestic student eligibility for the Master of Biotechnology

Students entering the program will normally have completed an Honours Bachelor’s degree with a minimum admission average of B (75% and higher) in one of the following fields:
  • biology,
  • molecular biology and genetics,
  • biotechnology,
  • microbiology,
  • biochemistry,
  • biophysics,
  • food science,
  • agriculture,
  • food production systems
  • or commerce.
Anyone lacking the required background will be encouraged to complete them prior to commencing their studies in the new program (typically in the immediately preceding summer semester) or, if approved by the program counsellor, during their studies. A strong science background (second year molecular and cellular biology course or equivalent). Those applicants applying after having work experience will be assessed on a case by case basis by the admissions committee.

Graduate Record Examination (general) is not required. Moreover, you need to submit:
  • Transcripts
  • Recommendation Letter
  • Letter of Intent (Statement of Purpose)
  • CV/Resume

These are the test eligibilities for the Master of Biotechnology to qualify.

The English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for Master of Biotechnology in Canada: are:

  • TOEFL(ibt): 93
  • IELTS(academic): 7
N.B: ELP is not mandatory for all international students. You could apply without ELP if your previous degree's medium of instruction were in English. Students of Ghana, Nigeria, Liberia, for example, are not required to take the ELP test.

The international student tuition fees and costs for Master of Biotechnology in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$110.00
Tuition Fees Click Tuition fee
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.

The domestic student tuition fees and costs for Master of Biotechnology in Canada.

Items Costs
Application Fees CA$110.00
Tuition Fees CA$7,490.07 /year
Living Cost CA$12,000.00/year
(CA$1,000.00/month)
Student Earning CA$17,920.00/year
This is just an estimate. You don't have any work hour limit. You will earn CA$17,920.00/year by working (20 hours/week * 4 weeks * 8 months * CAD 14/hour) + (40 hours/week * 4 weeks * 4 months *CAD 14/hour) at minimum wage of CA$14.00/hour.
Note: Most graduate student receive a funding package made up of a number of components. The options may be one or more of the following:
  • Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTA)
  • Graduate Research Assistant (GRA)
  • Graduate Service Assistant (GSA)
  • Scholarship (external and/or internal)
Program Director: Dr. Ian Tetlow 519-824-4120 x52735 itetlow@uoguelph.ca

Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Ray Lu 519-824-4120 ext 56247 rlu@uoguelph.ca

Graduate Program Assistant: Dr. Carol Hannam 519-824-4120 ext 56474 hannamc@uoguelph.ca
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