{"id":534,"date":"2020-07-17T18:04:52","date_gmt":"2020-07-17T22:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/?page_id=534"},"modified":"2025-10-01T13:34:56","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T17:34:56","slug":"biotechnology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/programs\/undergraduate-programs\/biotechnology\/","title":{"rendered":"Biotechnology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1344\" height=\"896\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-11419\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/10\/Lab-lifesci39.jpeg\" style=\"object-position:52% 79%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"52% 79%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/10\/Lab-lifesci39.jpeg 1344w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/10\/Lab-lifesci39-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2021\/10\/Lab-lifesci39-1024x683.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1344px) 100vw, 1344px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Includes:<\/strong>&nbsp;Cell Biology, Genetics, Ethics, Business, Professional School Preparation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biotechnology is the application of science and engineering in the innovative use of living organisms to create new products that improve the quality of our food, our health, and our environment. Applications of this science include the diagnosis and treatment of disease, genetically modifying agricultural crops, and production of vitamins, pharmaceuticals, and other economically important products. York\u2019s Biotechnology program prepares you for a career in this exciting, steadily growing field. This program teaches not only the underlying science but also exposes you to relevant social, legal, ethical, and business issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Future Students<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/biology.yorku.ca\/\">Visit the Biology Department Site<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/undergraduate-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Undergraduate Programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/calendars.students.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Degree Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/how-to-apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Apply<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/students\/future-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Future Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/science\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2025\/09\/Biotechnology-Program-Outline-26-27-DIGITAL.pdf\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Full Program Details<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"#BiotechForm\" style=\"background-color:#e31837\">Join the York Science Mailing List<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this four-year honours program, you will study molecular and cell biology, genetics, chemistry, and biochemistry as well as economics, ethics, management, accounting, and finance. Fourth-year students complete an intensive thesis course that provides first-hand experience in independent research and laboratory techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-tabs-id534_f3dd9e-37 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:1px solid #bcbcbc;border-right:1px solid #bcbcbc;border-bottom:1px solid #bcbcbc;border-left:1px solid #bcbcbc;border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;background:#ffffff;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id534_f3dd9e-37 > .kt-tabs-title-list li{margin-top:0px;margin-right:8px;margin-bottom:-1px;margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id534_f3dd9e-37 > .kt-tabs-title-list li:last-child{margin-right:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-tabs .kt-tabs-id534_f3dd9e-37 > .kt-tabs-title-list li .kt-tab-title, 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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Ontario High School Applicants<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12U Requirements <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>English (ENG4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Biology (SBI4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chemistry (SCH4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced Functions (MHF4U)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physics (SPH4U) (recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane534_00dbb1-d9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">International Students<\/span><\/span><span 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application<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No documents will be reviewed prior to the submission of an online application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the application fee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit supporting documents through the York University online portal,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/myfile\">MyFile.<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Within&nbsp;<strong>four business days&nbsp;<\/strong>of application, you will receive a confirmation email with your nine-digit student reference number, which will allow you to access your MyFile account and upload your documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is important to check your MyFile regularly for any documents you are required to submit and updates to the status of your application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More information about supporting documents, document processing times and decision processing times is available on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/futurestudents.yorku.ca\/applied\">I\u2019ve Applied 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