The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology degree program combines practical and applied courses provided by the Bioscience Technology diploma program at Holland College with strong theoretical science courses at the University of Prince Edward Island. It is designed for students interested in obtaining a rigorous and broad training in biotechnology, such as gaining experience in research, laboratory procedures and safety, scientific ethics, and regulatory affairs, while increasing access to post-graduate opportunities (e.g., Master's degree programs). Students are provided with foundational science courses as well as senior specialized courses in the life sciences at the university level to complement the strong hands-on technical training acquired during the college diploma program. On-the-job training is provided for all students. There are two paths into this program, so students can either start at Holland College or UPEI, and end up with the same articulated degree. The technical lab-based content is covered at Holland College in the Bioscience Technology diploma program, either during the first two years of the degree (for students who start at Holland College; Path 1) or in year 3 (for students who start at UPEI; Path 2). Show less

COURSE STRUCTURE
Program Pathways
NOTE: As per Academic Regulation 1h, all undergraduate degree programs require successful completion of IKE-1040 (new for students beginning or returning after re-application in Fall 2022); one of UPEI-1010, UPEI-1020, or UPEI-1030, and a Writing Intensive Course.

Pathway 1 - Starting At Holland College ('2+2')
If students have received a Bioscience Technology diploma and achieved a minimum 70% average at Holland College (or another recognized CTAB accredited technologist program that has an OJT or co-op component), they are eligible to apply to UPEI for formal entry into the BBT degree program. Once accepted to UPEI, students will undertake a rigorous program of 20 courses, 13 of which will be required, 3 will be upper level science electives, and 4 will be general electives. Once accepted, students are subject to all of the Academic Regulations of the University.

For students who already have received a Bioscience Technology diploma, the recommended sequence of courses for the 2 years of Pathway 1 at UPEI is:

Year 1, Semester 1 at UPEI:

Chemistry 2430 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences
Chemistry 2210 - Analytical Chemistry
Mathematics 1120 - Calculus for the Managerial, Social, and Life Sciences
Physics 1210 - Physics for the Life Sciences I
One Humanities or General Elective
Year 1, Semester 2 at UPEI:

One of UPEI 1010 or 1020 or 1030
Biology 2210 - Cell Biology
Chemistry 3530 - Biochemistry
Physics 1220 - Physics for the Life Sciences II
One Humanities or General Elective
Year 2, Semester 1 at UPEI:

Biology 3260 - Introduction to Physiology of Cells and Organisms
Statistics 1210 (formerly STAT 2210) - Introductory Statistics
One Science Elective at the 3000 level
One Science Elective at the 4000 level
One Humanities or General Elective
Year 2, Semester 2 at UPEI:

Biology 3220 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
Biology 4710 - Molecular Biotechnology
Chemistry 3220 - Analytical instrumentation
One Science Elective at the 3000 or 4000 level
One Humanities or General Elective
Pathway 2 - Starting At UPEI ('2+1+1')
Students apply to start at UPEI in the Faculty of Science directly out of high school, following standard application procedures at UPEI. Once accepted, students undertake one year of science courses similar to a first year biology or chemistry student (8 required courses, 2 electives). During the second year of study at UPEI, students apply to Holland College to do the Bioscience Technology diploma program by the deadline of February 1 (Note: only 15 seats available in this program each year). Once accepted, they complete their second year of science at UPEI (7 required courses, 3 electives), and then one full year at Holland College in the Bioscience Technology diploma program (includes 2 intersessions). Students then finish back at UPEI in their final year (4 required courses, 3 upper level science electives, 3 general electives).

For students who have not received a Bioscience Technology diploma, the recommended sequence of courses for the 4 years of Pathway 2 is:

Year 1, Semester 1 at UPEI:

Biology 1310 - Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Chemistry 1110 - General Chemistry I
Mathematics 1120 - Calculus for the Managerial, Social, and Life Sciences
Physics 1210 - Physics for the Life Sciences I
One Humanities or General Elective
Year 1, Semester 2 at UPEI:

Biology 1320 - Introduction to Organisms
Chemistry 1120 - General Chemistry II
Physics 1220 - Physics for the Life Sciences II
One of UPEI 1010 or 1020 or 1030
One Humanities or General Elective
Year 2, Semester 1 at UPEI:

Biology 2210 - Cell Biology
Chemistry 2430 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences
Statistics 1210 (formerly STAT 2210) - Introductory Statistics
One Science Elective
One Humanities or General Elective
Year 2, Semester 2 at UPEI:

Biology 2060 - Microbiology
Biology 2230 - Genetics
Chemistry 2310 - Physical Chemistry I
Chemistry 3530 - Biochemistry
One Humanities or General Elective
Intersession between years 2 and 3 at Holland College:

Chemistry 1200 - Introduction to Chromatography
Biology 1310 - Immunology
Year 3, Semester 1 at Holland College:

Bios 2000 - Analytical Techniques in Bioscience
Bios 2100 - Industrial Bioproducts: Production and Purification
Biology 2300 - Cell Culturing
Biology 2310 - Molecular Biology
Mathematics 2000 - Calculus
Bios 2300 - Research Preparation: Bioscience Technology
Year 3, Semester 2 at Holland College:

Bios-2010 - Ethics and Professional Practice
Chemistry 2300 - Advanced Biochemistry
Bios-2050 - Research Project: Bioscience Technology
Intersession between years 3 and 4 at Holland College:

Bios 2310 - Research Project: Bioscience Technology
Year 4, Semester 1 at UPEI:

Biology 3260 - Introduction to Physiology of Cells and Organisms
One Science Elective at the 3000 level
One Science Elective at the 4000 level
Two General Electives
Year 4, Semester 2 at UPEI:

Biology 3220 - Introduction to Bioinformatics
Biology 4710 - Molecular Biotechnology
Chemistry 3220 - Analytical instrumentation
One Science Elective at the 3000 or 4000 level
One General Elective

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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