Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology

Carleton University

Biotechnology applies the principles of biochemistry and biology to the study and manipulation of living organisms for medical, agricultural, environmental and industrial applications. Some areas of biotechnology include genetic engineering, metabolic engineering, personalized medicine, drug development, novel foods, applied microbiology and fermentation techniques, and biological control of insect pests. In the Ottawa area, local companies and government agencies are involved in projects such as biofuel production from agricultural waste, the development of medical diagnostic screening devices, and the development of new anti-cancer and antimicrobial therapies - in other words, biotechnological solutions to real-world everyday problems.