Master of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology - Plant Biology

University of Guelph

The MSC.MCB program is offered in five fields: 1 biochemistry 2 cell biology 3 microbiology 4 molecular biology and genetics and 5 plant biology. There are also opportunities for collaborative specializations in the areas of Neuroscience and Toxicology.The objective of the program is to provide graduate students with a high level of relevant knowledge and expertise in contemporary molecular and cellular biology, including experimental techniques, library research, writing and communication skills. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out high quality scientific research and will be prepared for employment in positions with some responsibility in the research and teaching enterprises of academic institutions as instructors and technical staff, in science-related positions in the broad biotechnology sector e.g. food and beverage industries, pharmaceuticals, biomedical, and agriculture-related industries, or in government sector institutes and laboratories. They will be well prepared to continue their graduate education at the PhD level. Alternatively, they may opt to complete a professional degree such as law, medicine, or business or a teaching certificate.CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Molecular Bioscience Research, MedicinePharmacy, Public HealthNursing, Biotechnology, Science Outreach and Teaching, Food Safety and Regulation