What is it?
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Cell Biotechnology applies scientific knowledge about cell structure and function in order to use those cells or their activities and products, usually in large-scale applications. Courses deal with cell physiology, molecular genetics for gene modification of cells, and industrial uses of microbes. In senior laboratory courses students learn modern molecular biology techniques and large-scale techniques for production of various cell types.
There are currently no streams in the Cell Biotechnology program, but areas
of concentration are being considered for implementation. Honors students undertake
a research project in a professor's laboratory for 8 months (BIOL 499; usually
in their 4th year). This option is also possible for Specialization students;
a 4 month laboratory research project (BIOL 498) or literature research project
(BIOL 490) is also an option.
With an Honors or Specialization degree in cell biotechnology you would be well prepared for a job as a technologist in university or private research labs, in hospital or diagnostic labs, or in a variety of government labs such as the National Research Council.