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    Faculty

    • Faculty of Science

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    Degree

    • Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

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    Expected duration

    • 4-5 years

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    Program options

    • Bachelor of Science (Major)
    • Bachelor of Science (Honours)
    • Bachelor of Science (Major) Co-op
    • Bachelor of Science (Honours) Co-op

Program details

The Faculty of Science offers four- and five-year programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology.

Bachelor of Science (Major)

Expected duration: 4 years, approx. (120 credit hours) of study, plus three four-month Co-op work terms, if chosen

The Major program provides students with an extensive program in this field while allowing for educational breadth through other subjects of their choice. Unlike the Honours program, the Major program offers more scheduling flexibility and opportunities to select electives from other disciplines. This flexibility means that the Major program doesn’t provide the same level of professional training as the Honours program. Graduate Program Admissions would normally expect the selection of electives that are required by an Honours program along with a GPA representative of an Honours degree. 

Major students are eligible for the Co-op program, which provides exposure to the industry and valuable work experience. 

To earn the Bachelor of Science Major degree a student must successfully complete 120 credit hours with minimum grades as outlined in the Academic Calendar. To remain in the Major program, students must maintain a minimum degree GPA of 2.00. 

You can complete this degree on a part-time basis.

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Expected duration: 4 years, approx. (120 credit hours) of study, plus three four-month Co-op work terms, if chosen

Our most advanced, in-depth Honours program allows you to make the smoothest transition to graduate studies. An Honours program is regarded as professional training. Students are generally involved in research opportunities and complete a project or research course as part of the curriculum. 

Honours students are eligible for the Co-op program, which provides exposure to the industry and valuable work experience. Students normally enter the program after their first or second year after earning a minimum of 30 credit hours including the designated courses and grades. 

To earn a Bachelor of Science Honours degree a student must successfully complete 120 credit hours or more of study with minimum grades as specified in the Academic Calendar on all courses and a minimum degree GPA of 3.00. 

You must complete this degree on a full-time basis.

Bachelor of Science (Major) Co-op

Expected duration: 5 years

Course and grade requirements are the same as those for entry and continuation in the regular major program, however the entry and

Students are encouraged, but not required, to take 15 credit hours in each academic term in the third and subsequent years. Students must complete first and second year requirements of the program before beginning their first co-op work term.

To learn more about the BSc Major Co-op option, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Co-op

Expected duration: 5 years

Course and grade requirements are the same as those for entry and continuation in the regular honours program.

Students must complete first and second year requirements of the program before beginning their first co-op work term.

To learn more about the BSc Honours Co-op option, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Sample course offerings

  • BIOL 1020: Biology 1: Principles and Themes (3 credit hours)
  • BIOL 1030: Biological Diversity, Function and Interactions
  • CHEM 1100: Introductory Chemistry 1: Atomic and Molecular Structure and Energetics
  • CHEM 1110: Introductory Chemistry 2: Interaction, Reactivity and Chemical Properties
  • CHEM 2122 Experimental Organic Chemistry
  • MBIO 1010: Microbiology 1
  • MBIO 3410: Molecular Biology

For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.

Data gathered by Science Co-op student Margot Henry relating to COVID and hospitalizations is being used to drive public health action at Manitoba Health.

Science - Co-operative Education Program

The Faculty of Science Co-operative Education Program is an excellent way for students to enhance their classroom learning with on-the-job experience. Students in biochemistry, biological sciences, biotechnology, chemistry, computer science, data science, genetics, microbiology, physics and astronomy and statistics can alternate regular academic terms with paid, full-time employment.

Learn more about the Science Co-op Program.

Admission requirements

The following are minimum requirements for entry into the Biotechnology BSc program Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Direct entry means you are applying to the program directly out of high school or have completed fewer than 24 credit hours at a recognized university or college. 

Missing some requirements? Students who do not meet the direct entry admission requirements may apply to University 1 to prepare for entry into the Faculty of Science. You may be able to declare your specific Major when you transit or you can transit to the General degree. University 1 students who qualify may transit to the Faculty of Science using Aurora Student. See the Academic Calendar for entry requirements specific to this program.

Advanced entry Applicants are those who have completed one year (24 credit hours) or more of studies in another faculty at the University of Manitoba or another recognized post-secondary institution.

Note: When you apply to the Faculty of Science as a Direct or Advanced entry student, you do not select your Major areas of study (e.g., Biochemistry, Computer Science, Statistics, etc.). Each Major or Honours program has specific entry requirements and may be declared once you have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of coursework, generally at the end of your first or second year of studies. For full details, please visit the Academic calendar.

How to apply

Please note: As of Fall 2018, admission to the Biotechnology program has been temporarily suspended. For more information, please contact a Faculty of Science Academic Advisor

Domestic student application fee: $100
International student application fee: $130

Applications to the University of Manitoba are completed online. To begin your application, select the "Start or continue your application" button. The online application includes several parts, and you may be required to submit transcripts, proof of English Language proficiency and other documents.

If you are a University 1 student wishing to transit to the Faculty of Science, you are not required to submit an application. You may transit to the Faculty of Science student using Aurora Student. There is no application fee.

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Includes the Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geological Sciences and Physical Geography programs.

Includes Bachelor of Health Sciences and Bachelor of Health Studies programs.

Includes Bachelor of Science degrees in Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agroecology, Food Science and Human Nutritional Sciences.

Direct entry students are current high school students or people who have already graduated from high school but who have completed fewer than 24 credit hours of post-secondary level study.

Advanced entry students are those who have already completed 24 or more credit hours of post-secondary level study.

Annual application deadlines - Canadian citizens & permanent residents

Term Type of entry Application opens Application deadline
Fall (September) Direct entry Early October August 1
Winter (January) Direct entry Early May December 1
Summer (May) Direct entry Early September April 1

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Term Type of entry Application opens Application deadline
Fall (September) Direct entry Early October May 1
Winter (January) Direct entry Early May October 1
Summer (May) Direct entry Early September February 1

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To apply to the Inner City Social Work program, attend an information session at the William Norrie Centre. You will receive an application form at the information session. All information sessions are held in Room 126, William Norrie Centre.

Room 126 William Norrie Centre
485 Selkirk Ave.
Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M6 Canada
204-668-8160
Fax: 204-663-8857

All applicants need approval from the Faculty of Social Work – Inner City Selection Coordinator, Carla Kirkpatrick who can be reached at carla.kirkpatrick@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7364.

Annual application deadlines

Term Application deadline
Summer (May, part-time) February 1, 2024
Fall (September) March 1, 2024

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Term Type of entry Application opens Application deadline
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Annual application deadline
Term Application deadline
Fall (September) March 1

Application form for Access students (PDF)

External students

Annual application deadline
Term Type of entry Application opens Application deadline
Fall (September) Advanced entry Early November March 1

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Term Type of entry Applications open Application deadline
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Winter (January) Advanced entry Early May October 1

Admission to the winter term is on a space available basis only.

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TermType of entryApplications openApplication deadline
Fall (September)Direct entryEarly OctoberMarch 1 (International)
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May 1 (Domestic) 

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Winter (January)Advanced entryEarly JulyOctober 1*

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Students who wish to enrol in Summer courses that start in May should apply by April 1.

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Applicants are encouraged to apply early and check their course availability prior to applying.

Applicants applying to the Summer term are recommended to apply a minimum of one month prior to the start of their classes. Summer session offers a number of different start dates based on course offerings.

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International: Early March

Domestic: October 1

International: July 1

Summer (May)*

Domestic: Early September

International: Early July

Domestic: February 1

International: November 1

*Summer 2024 application deadline for domestic and international applicants: February 1, 2024

 

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International: November 1

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The BPRN program has been placed on a temporary suspension starting for the Fall 2019 intake.

Annual application deadlines

Term Type of entry Applications open Application deadline
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Admission and application inquiries

Mailing address
Undergraduate Admissions
424 UMSU University Centre
University of Manitoba
65 Chancellors Circle
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada

Office location
Room 424 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)

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Phone: 204-474-8808
Toll-free: 1-800-224-7713 ext 8808

Program inquiries

Faculty of Science

239 Machray Hall, 186 Dysart Road
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

sciadv@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-8256
Fax: 204-474-7618