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Overall, the main objective of the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is to provide students with insight into the latest biotechnology theories, discoveries, and laboratory techniques as well as a practical foundation in the biotechnology industry. As a result, the program is designed to enhance their competitiveness for employment, in a variety of biotechnology-related industries, whether in private, public, or non-profit organizations.

The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology addresses an unfilled need in the Canadian Biotechnology Industry. Recently, enormous stress has been put on Canadian society, and the biotechnology industry has been leaned on heavily to bring forward high-value strategies and pharmaceutical options with many job openings remaining unfilled. The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is designed to increase the available pool of trained talent for the biotechnology industry and to strengthen the biotechnology ecosystem.

The program consists of 5 x 3-credit courses that are experiential in nature and that can be completed over a period of 8 months (two terms).

1. Describe the fundamental role of biotechnology in science as well as within the context of the Canadian private industry biotechnology sector.

2. Analyze the potential limitations, and/or ethical, political, or social implications of relevant Biotechnology practices, their alternatives, as well as industry developments and trends.

3. Analyze the Canadian biotechnology drug and development process, standard operating procedures, regulations, clinical trials, packaging and labeling, regulatory compliance, good manufacturing practice, and clinical research.

4. Implement the latest laboratory techniques in biotechnology including practical laboratory skills, experimental procedures, and analysis.

5. Apply practical statistics and data analysis using R to biotechnology data sets.

6. Propose solutions and implementation plans for biotechnology case studies.

7. Communicate clearly and effectively through written articles, reports, oral presentations, and online platforms with varied audiences.

8. Employ appropriate strategies to work independently and in diverse teams.

9. Demonstrate academic integrity, ethical practice, personal responsibility, limitations of one’s knowledge, and accountability with respect to biotechnology.

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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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