Applied chemistry and biotechnology
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- Forensics
- Cancer research
- Drug development
- Plant cloning
- Environmental protection
Sound interesting?
With the applied chemistry and biotechnology program you'll be prepared for these opportunities and many more. You'll find employment in a wide range of laboratories including those associated with biomedical and health related biotechnology, forestry, fisheries, mining, agriculture, oceanography and the environment.
Chelsea Maskos stepped out of Camosun's Applied Chemistry & Biotechnology program and right into a paid internship at the Institute of Ocean Sciences. Read more...
Planning on entering professional graduate school?
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Veterinary medicine
- Dentistry
- Chemical and biochemical engineering
The majority of courses in the core program have university transfer credit. If you intend to pursue degrees in chemistry, biochemistry, or microbiology you should consider this program as the first two years of your degree. You'll be eligible to apply for admission to the third year of the Environmental Sciences program at Royal Roads University (via block transfer) and to the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science program at U.B.C.
Katie Best (ACBT 2008 graduate) received acceptance into UBC Dentistry program after completing a diploma in ACBT. She competed against other applicants with BSc, MSc, and Ph.D. UBC only accepts 40 students for their fall intake. There are many students who are hoping to get into dentistry or pharmacy or medicine, our ACBT students have the advantage of commitment to a program, universities recognize this achievement.
In your second year you have the opportunity to carry out a major project at an external laboratory. This leads to an enhanced diploma with greater skills and work related experience in your field of interest.
You should consult with Academic Advising or the Program Chair for long term course planning.
Shanna McDonald (ACBT current student) competed at the 2009 Chemistry Institute of Canada (CIC — Vancouver Island division) student symposium, she tied for first place with a UVic chemistry student. Congratulations Shanna!