Biotechnology
Biotechnology in modern society is the "application of scientific and technical advances in life science to develop commercial products”. This program combines biological sciences (genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, cell biology) with other science disciplines (chemistry, engineering, information technology, robotics, etc.).
Honours Bachelor of Science
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- Biological Technician
- Toxicologist
- Pharmacologist
- Occupational Therapist
- Wildlife Biologist
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Admissions RequirementsLife in Biotechnology
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In recent decades there have been some big advances in developing new cancer medicines, such as Herceptin, the targeted drug to treat women diagnosed with HER2-positive breast cancer. Despite these successes, cancer remains the second leading cause of death after heart disease and nearly 90 per cent of all cancer drugs entering clinical trial testing fail.
Pandemic. Famine. Solar storms and time travel. Those aren’t the elements of a new Netflix series, but rather an innovative orientation exercise designed to help incoming students get acquainted at U of T Mississauga.
What role could data play in containing future pandemics? U of T Mississauga biotechnology expert Jayson Parker looks ahead, with predictions about how everyday technology could give us a wider and more realistic picture of global health.
Sample Courses
This course takes students from hypothesis testing to the application of testing means, chi-square tests, regression analysis and analysis of variance in Biology.
This course reviews a full range of discoveries from medical biotechnology, which includes drugs, smart phone apps, and medical devices.
Stereochemistry and conformational analysis; mechanisms of important types of organic reaction.
Other Programs to Consider
Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology is an interdisciplinary science that draws its major themes from biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics. Its emphasis is on the structure, chemistry, and functions of nucleic acids and focuses on the biochemical basis of cellular genetics.
Biomedical Communications
Our program in Biomedical Communications explores the visualization of bioscience knowledge for diverse audiences. The minor in Biomedical Communications is for students interested in interdisciplinary studies in health, science and visual communication.
Biology for Health Sciences
This program focuses on areas of biological science that relate to the health of humans and will provide a strong foundation for students interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences