Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] - Bachelor [4 Years]
$33,032 /Yr Co-op On-campus full_time

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] Biotechnology

  • McMaster University offers a Bachelor of Technology in Biotechnology for a duration of 4.5 years
  • It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
  • The program is the study of genetic engineering cell biology, molecular biology, and microbiology, analytical instrumentation, and, bioprocessing. 
  • With the combination of theoretical foundation and lab experience, students will be prepared for success in areas in genetic engineering and bioprocessing.
  • The sample courses of the program are:
    • Chemist, Estee Lauder
    • Inventory Control Analyst, Ventura Foods Canada
    • Manager of Clinical Marketing, Mespere LifeSciences Inc.
  • Students also get an opportunity to complete the co-op program.
  • BTech is a 4-year academic degree program that requires 8 academic terms (typically 2 academic terms a year) of academic study.
  • Courses in the BTech programs occur during daytime and evening hours.
  • Students in this program graduate with a degree from McMaster University, an advanced diploma in Biotechnology and a Certificate in Business from Mohawk College, and 12 months of co-op work experience. 
  • The program also integrates core business and management skills and is an Accredited Business Degree (ACBSP).
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 44,000 USD.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
Tuition Fees $33032 $32408 $31797 $30645
Total Fees $33032 $32408 $31797 $30645

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 86 120 3
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.5 9 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 60 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

Students should meet  the following requirements to apply for the program:

  • Students must complete a 3-year advanced diploma from an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology in a related field with a minimum cumulative average of 75%.
  • Students have to complete the required 6 grade 12 U/M courses including:
    • English (ENG4U)
    • Calculus (MCV4U)
    • Chemistry (SCH4U)
    • Physics (SPH4U)

  • Biology is not a requirement for this program. Students take a high school equivalent Biology course in the first year of the B.Tech program.

Indian Student Eligibility

  • Students must have 5 subjects of Class XII  including all mandatory prerequisites for the selected program.
  • The student's average is calculated on Grade XII Predicted grades.
  • Students are eligible to apply if they have the following documents: Class X board results, Class XI transcript, and Class XII predicted grades.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.