Biotechnology upei

How much does it cost to study biotechnology in Canada?
A degree in biotechnology is a good major to choose, as the field equips you with transferable skills that can be used for an array of jobs.
Moreover, the sky is the limit for those who opt for start-up/entrepreneurial avenues in biotech..
Is diploma in biotechnology good?
Biotechnology is technology based on biology.
It combines biological disciplines like genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology and cell biology with technical disciplines like chemical engineering, information technology, and robotics..

UPEI's minor in biotechnology offers students the opportunity to combine the academic and laboratory components of their chosen science degree with hands-on skills development.

Environmental Biology Specialization

Required courses in other departments, and electives to total 120 semester hours of credit as listed below.

How do I get a bioscience technology degree at UPEI?

During the second year of study at UPEI, students apply to Holland College to do the Bioscience Technology diploma program by the deadline of February 1 (Note:

only 15 seats available in this program each year).

How do I start at UPEI?

Students apply to start at UPEI in the Faculty of Science directly out of high school, following standard application procedures at UPEI.
Once accepted, students undertake one year of science courses similar to a first year biology or chemistry student (8 required courses, 2 electives).

Life Sciences Specialization

Required courses in other departments, and electives to total 120 semester hours of credit as below.

List of Courses That May Be Used Towards The Specialization Areas in Biology

Courses in the "General Biology" section may be used as "alternate electives" in any specialization

Suggested Course Sequences

First Year.
1) Introductory Biology (BIO 1310-1320).
2) Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1110-1120).
3) Calculus (MATH 1120 or 1910).
4) Statistics (STAT 1210).
5) Physics for the Life Sciences (PHYS 1210 and 1220).
6) One of UPEI 1010, 1020, or 1030.
7) Introductory Environmental Studies (ENV 1010) or a human or animal health course (BIO 1020 or 1030) or Ele.

What programs does UPEI offer?

UPEI Programs UPEI offers undergraduate programs in Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Mathematical and Computational Sciences, Nursing, Science, and Veterinary Medicine, and a growing number of graduate programs supported by our Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Why should you study biology at UPEI?

The Biology Department at UPEI has a strong tradition of helping people realize their potential through deep consideration of the biological world.
A scientific understanding of the plants and animals is, in many ways, its own reward.
But it is also a pathway to many exciting and fulfilling career opportunities.