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Diploma Requirements

Academic requirements for our graduate program can be found at Faculty of Graduate Studies—Program Requirements.

The program is designed to appeal to students who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Science, or a related discipline, and have little/no work experience in Biotechnology. The program requires students to complete 15 credits in the form of 5 x 3.0 credit courses. Full-time studies will take 2 semesters over 8 months. At this point, part-time is not being offered.

Program Requirements

The program focuses on developing theoretical and practical training in Biotechnology, laboratory techniques, and developing industry skills.

The program consists of 5 required courses (5 x 3 credit courses). This suite of courses is also offered as one component of the larger, 36-credit Master's in Biotechnology Management, so students taking the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology will be in the same classes as students taking the Master’s in Biotechnology Management.

The normal program length is 8 months of full-time study.

Fall Term
Introduction to Biotechnology Practice (3cr)
Science Communication and Writing (3 cr)

Term Credit Total: 6 credits

Winter Term
Research and Development in Biotechnology (3cr)
Data Analysis, Product Development, and Commercialization in Biotechnology (3cr)
Laboratory Skills in Biotechnology (3cr)

Term Credit Total: 9 credits

PROGRAM TOTAL: 15 CREDITS

This is a graduate diploma consisting of coursework. We plan to offer a hybrid-learning program, emphasizing program flexibility. Our program would offer face-to-face courses in addition to online learning, allowing for student flexibility, and community connections. We plan on mounting Science Communication and Writing and Software Tools for Biotechnology Data Analysis as a hybrid or online course. In general, the other courses will be face-to-face, lectures, and laboratories with a focus on scientific exploration, scientific literature, case studies, discussions, and teamwork. Mentorship is a key attribute of the program, with students receiving mentorship from lab demonstrators and course instructors.

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The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology at York is an exciting environment to pursue innovative, socially engaging, career-ready education. Contact our Graduate Program Assistant to learn more.

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