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Honours Bachelor of Science – Biotechnology (BBTA)

Starts in January, September

Campus
Duration
8 Semesters (4 Years)
Credential Awarded
Honours Bachelor Degree
School
School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry

Courses

Delivery: At Seneca, courses are delivered in the following formats: online, in-person, hybrid (an online, in-person combination) or flexible (offered in-person and online at the same time).

The chart below outlines the delivery options available for each course in this program. For some academic terms, there may be more than one delivery option available. You’ll be able to select your preferred options when building your course schedule during open enrolment.

Preferences  for course delivery will be considered on a first come, first served basis.

International students: the impact of studying from outside of Canada and Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility differs significantly based on when you start your program. Please review the PGWP eligibility before choosing your program and course delivery.

 

Semester 1

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BIO110 Biotechnology I  In-person  Not offered  In-person
CHM110 Chemistry I  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
LAB100 Laboratory  In-person  Not offered  In-person
LSP105 Computers and Data  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid
MTH011 Math I  Hybrid  Not offered  Hybrid

Semester 2

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BIO211 Biotechnology II  In-person  In-person  Not offered
CHM200 Chemistry II  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered
ENG106 Writing Strategies  Hybrid
 In-person 		 Hybrid
 In-person 		 Not offered
LAB200 Laboratory  In-person  In-person  Not offered
MTH205 Calculus for Biotechnology  Hybrid  Hybrid  Not offered

Semester 3

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
ACA300 Computer Applications and Bioinformatics  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
BIO300 Human Biology  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
BIO310 Microbiology  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
BIO320 Cell Physiology  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
LAB300 Integrated Methods in Biotechnology I  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
LSP305 Research and Statistics  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid

Semester 4

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BIO410 Molecular Biology and Genetics  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
CHM400 Analytical Chemistry  In-person  Not offered  Not offered
LAB410 Integrated Methods in Biotechnology II  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
PHY400 Introductory Physics for Life Sciences  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 5

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BIO510 Current Concepts in Industrial Biotechnology  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
BIO511 Biomedical Physiology and Cellular Ultrastructure  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
CHM500 Analytical Instrumentation for Biotechnology  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
LAB500 Laboratory  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 6

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BIO600 Tissue Culture  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
BIO610 Immunology Fundamentals  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
BIO620 Virology  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
BIO630 Biotechnological Regulations and Quality  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
LAB610 Advanced Methods in Biotechnology II  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered
WTP200 Work Term Preparation  Hybrid  Not offered  Not offered

Work-Integrated Learning Term

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BBT771 Biotechnology, Co-op  Not offered  Not offered  Not offered

Semester 7

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BIO700 Advanced Microbiology for Human Health and Welfare  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
BIO710 Advanced Molecular Biotechnology  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
CAP788 Capstone I  Not offered  In-person  Not offered
LSP705 Introductory Programming and Bioinformatics  Not offered  Hybrid  Not offered
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Semester 8

Course Code Course Name Winter Summer Fall
BIO800 Biopharmaceuticals  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
BIO810 Emerging Concepts in Biotechnology  Not offered  Not offered  Hybrid
CAP888 Capstone II  Not offered  Not offered  In-person
plus: Liberal Studies Course (1)

Program Learning Outcomes

Learn more about program learning outcomes for this program.

Program of Study

2024/25 Academic Year (Current)

Seneca has been granted a consent by the Minister of Colleges and Universities to offer this degree for a seven-year term starting May 9, 2022. In conformity with the Minister's criteria and requirements, Seneca will submit an application for the renewal of the consent for this program 12 months prior to the expiration of the consent. Seneca shall ensure that all students admitted to the above-named program during the period of consent will have the opportunity to complete the program within a reasonable time frame.