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Biologics Manufacturing Graduate Certificate

About the Program

The goal of the Biologics Manufacturing Graduate Certificate is to provide students with foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to support innovation in the rapidly expanding bio‑industrial sector.ÌýÌý

Combining core concepts in bioengineering, bioprocessing, data sciences and quality systems, the program equips learners to navigate the complexities of producing cell and gene therapy products, recombinant proteins, vaccines, and other advanced biologic therapeutics.Ìý

The program is particularly designed for graduating (bio)engineers seeking specialization to access positions in the biologics manufacturing sector, and for working professionals, who may want to pursue part-time studies. The program also welcomes applicants from related disciplines, such as Life Sciences, Pharmacology,ÌýBiochemistryÌýand more.Ìý

Program Requirements

View the program requirements, including required and complementary courses.

Program Overview

Download the program flyer for a quick overview of the certificate.

Admissions & Application

Who Can Apply

We accept applicants from multiple disciplines including:Ìý

  • Biological SciencesÌý
  • Engineering (Bioengineering, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical, Computer)Ìý
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  • Physical SciencesÌý
  • Life Sciences and MedicineÌý

Academic Requirements

Applicants with an undergraduate engineering degree should have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.3 out ofÌý4, andÌýmust have taken aÌýuniversity-levelÌýgeneral life-science course.ÌýÌýApplicants who are not coming from an engineering background must meet the following criteria:Ìý

  • Applicants should have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.3 out of 4, or the equivalent, in their undergraduate program.Ìý
  • Applicants must have taken at least four courses (12 credits) ofÌý³Ü²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²â-±ô±ð±¹±ð±ôÌýquantitative courses of which at least 2 must be Math:Ìý
  • Math prerequisites may include statistical,ÌýnumericalÌýand computational methods (but not programming, for example). SeeÌýlist of appropriate º£½ÇÉçÇø courses.Ìý
  • Quantitative courses may include those from physics, chemistry, engineering,Ìýcomputer-science,Ìýmedical-physics, and quantitative life-science courses, and other courses that apply math to different fields.Ìý
  • Applicants must have taken at least four courses (12 credits) ofÌýuniversity-levelÌýnatural-science courses of which at least 1 must be a general life-science course:Ìý
  • Natural-scienceÌýcourses include courses such as biology, physiology, anatomy, physics, chemistry, engineering,Ìýcomputer-science,Ìýmedical-physics, etc.Ìý
  • The required general life-science course can be in physiology, cell biology, molecularÌýbiologyÌýor a similar area. SeeÌýlist of appropriate º£½ÇÉçÇø courses.Ìý
  • For Québec applicants,Ìý°äɳҷ¡±Ê-±ô±ð±¹±ð±ôÌýcourses are not consideredÌý³Ü²Ô¾±±¹±ð°ù²õ¾±³Ù²â-±ô±ð±¹±ð±ôÌýcourses and do not qualify as pre-requisites.Ìý

Applicants lacking some pre-requisites (at most two prerequisites, including the life-science requirement) may be accepted to the program on the condition that they make up the deficits in the first year of their graduate program. Since these courses will be at the undergraduate level, they will not count toward the course requirements of their graduate program.ÌýÌýCourse equivalencies can be searched at this link:ÌýÌýCourse Equivalency | Transfer Credit & Advanced Standing - º£½ÇÉçÇøÌý

Language Requirements

Non-Canadian applicants whose mother tongue is not English, or who have not completed an undergraduate or graduate degree from a recognized foreign institution where English is the language of instruction, mustÌýsubmitÌýdocumented proof of competency in English by one of the following methods:Ìý

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A total score of at least 100 on the Internet-based test with a minimum score of 20 in each section. A minimum score of 600 isÌýrequiredÌýfor the paper-based test; orÌý
  • An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a band score of 7.0 or greater (Academic module).Ìý
  • The examinations must have been taken no more than two years prior to the application date. See the GPS website forÌýEnglish Language ProficiencyÌýand for furtherÌýdetails about submitting test scores.Ìý

GRE is NOTÌýrequired.ÌýPlease note that we cannot prescreen applicants over the phone or e-mail. You need to formally applyÌýin order forÌýus to objectively evaluate the entirety of your application.Ìý

How to Apply

Note: Open online applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. With one application fee you may submit up to two applications in the same term to two different programs.

Application steps

  1. Gather the following for your application:Ìý

  • Your transcript(s) (no need for official transcript(s) at this stage)Ìý
  • Contact information of two referees who will write letters of recommendation (º£½ÇÉçÇø will contact these referees and invite them to upload references on your behalf.)Ìý
  • For non-Canadian, non-English speakers: an official TOEFL or IELTS score (SeeÌýlanguage requirementsÌýfor our programs, as well as further details aboutÌýEnglish language proficiencyÌýandÌýsubmittingÌýtest scores.)Ìý
  • A résumé or curriculum vitaeÌý
  • A personal statementÌý
  • Note: GRE is NOTÌýrequiredÌý
  1. .Ìý

After applying

  1. AfterÌýsubmittingÌýyour application, you may still log in to update information.Ìý
  2. Regularly log in to check the status of your application and see whether you have beenÌýoffered admission.Ìý
  3. If you areÌýoffered admission,Ìýconfirm your acceptance.Ìý

After accepting admission

  1. Congratulations! You are now a student of the Graduate Certificate in Biologics Manufacturing program.Ìý
  2. Gather your official transcript(s) and proof of graduation as you will need toÌýforwardÌýthese to the University as described in your letter of acceptance.Ìý
  3. If you are an international student, please referÌýplease refer to º£½ÇÉçÇø's International Student Services (ISS)ÌýwebsiteÌýfor information on applying for study permit from Immigration Canada to legally study in Canada.ÌýÌýÌý
  4. For more resources, check out theÌýPre-Arrival Orientation WebinarsÌýto help you prepare for your arrival.Ìý

FAQs

What isÌýbiologicsÌýengineering?

Combining core concepts in bioengineering, bioprocessing, data sciences, and quality systems, Biologics Manufacturing involves the production of cell and gene therapy products, recombinant proteins, vaccines, and other advanced biologic therapeutics.Ìý

Is this program for me?

The program is particularly designed for graduating (bio)engineers seeking specialization to access positions in the biologics manufacturing sector, and for working professionals, who may want to pursue part-time studies. The program also welcomes applicants from related disciplines, such as Life Sciences, Pharmacology,ÌýBiochemistryÌýand more.ÌýThe program'sÌýobjectiveÌýis also to equip students with skills in knowledge synthesis, resourceful thinking, and scientific communication to potentially continue their studies.Ìý

Why º£½ÇÉçÇø?

º£½ÇÉçÇø is among theÌý, with extensive learning activities delivered byÌýworld-renowned scientists. º£½ÇÉçÇø is also the most internationally diverse student population of any Canadian university.ÌýÌý

What can I do when I graduate?

Graduates pursue careers in industry, healthcare, academia, and government. Some of the companies in the sector include Moderna, Sanofi,ÌýBiovectra, GSK, the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), Health Canada, SMEs, and other companies in the US and Europe that are in the field of biomanufacturing for health application (e.g. Merck and Co., Genetech, Amgen,Ìýetc,). The list of companies is certainly not exhaustive.Ìý

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