Program Overview

The Certificate in Experimental Biotechnology program prepares students for employment as researchers in academia or industries such as biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.  It provides hands-on experience and marketable skills in biochemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology. The program can be completed in one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. Part-time study is ideal for those who wish to pursue the certificate while they are working.

Graduate Policies

For graduate policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.

Program Requirements

The program has the following components

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These courses provide a strong academic foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology.

b

These courses about experimental design and the practice of biotechnology cover experimental design, documentation of experiments, and professional skills.

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The laboratory courses provide hands-on experience in recombinant protein production, mammalian cell culture, molecular and cell biology, protein detection, immunocytochemistry, and mass spectrometry. During these courses, students receive expert mentoring to help them become proficient in these areas.

Sample Plan of Study

Full Time Schedule

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Students who have taken equivalent courses at other institutions can substitute other Biochemistry courses (BIOC 412, BIOC 434, BIOC 450) or suitable electives offered by other programs.

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Students may be excused from BIOC 500 if they have taken an equivalent course elsewhere or have learned the material covered in this course through hands-on experience.

Part Time Schedule

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Students who have taken equivalent courses at other institutions can substitute other Biochemistry courses (BIOC 412, BIOC 434, BIOC 450) or suitable electives offered by other programs.

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Students may be excused from BIOC 500 if they have taken an equivalent course elsewhere or have learned the material covered in this course through hands-on experience.