› MBiotech’s Summer 2025 courses are delivered in one of TWO modes, as follows—
{ 1 › In Person } A course is considered In Person if it requires attendance at a specific location and time for some or all of the course activities. In-person delivery is subject to adjustments imposed by public health requirements for physical distancing.
{ 2 › Online Synchronous } A course is considered Online Synchronous if online attendance is expected at a specific time for all course activities, and attendance at a specific location is not expected for any activities or exam.
The Summer Term, 2025 begins on the following dates for the four returning MBiotech cohorts—
› START DATES
| Cohort | BioPh | DHT |
|---|---|---|
| › Year 1 | 20-May | 20-May |
| › Year 2 | 2-May | Varies |
› LEGEND
| M | T | W | R | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
› The Biopharmaceuticals Stream
The classic Master’s degree in biotechnology, and MBiotech’s senior field of specialisation. The BioPh stream focuses on the transformative process of drug development, from the first conception of a therapeutic molecule, its journey through pre-clinical and clinical evaluation, and its ultimate commercialisation. › Read more about the BioPh stream here.
› Year 1 · BioPh
| What | When | Who { How } |
|---|---|---|
BTC1700H › Molecular Biology Laboratory | 28 May → 4 Jul M - F 9 - 17 | Leigh Revers { 1 › In Person } |
BTC1710H › Biomaterials & Protein Chemistry Theory | 11 Jul → 8 Aug M / W / F 9 - 12 | Dennis Fernandez and Duncan Jones { 1 › In Person } |
BTC1730H › Modern Data Analysis in Structural Biology and Drug Discovery | 7 Jul → 7 Aug M / T / R 12 - 15 | TBD { 1 › In Person } |
BTC1810H › Biotechnology & Drug Manufacturing | 5 Jun→ 14 Aug R 18½ - 21½ | Tim Lee { 1 › In Person } |
BTC1900Y › Work Term I WTP | Varies | Nazeem Shamsuddin and Kinza Khan { 1 › In Person } |
BTC2000H › Effective Management Practices | 27 May→ 23 Dec Varies 13 - 15 | Eva McLellan & TBD { 2 › Online Synchronous } |
WTP Work Term Preparation.
›› Year 2 · BioPh
-- Year 2 BioPh students are in Work Terms during the Summer Term.
| What | When | Who { How } |
|---|---|---|
BTC1910Y › Work Term II | 2 May → 30 Aug Daily 9 - 17 | Nazeem Shamsuddin and Kinza Khan { 1 › In Person } |
› The Digital Health Technologies Stream
MBiotech’s newest and most innovative field of specialisation. The DHT stream focuses on the role and application of a wide range of disciplines in the digital revolution that is changing the face of modern healthcare. › Read more about the DHT stream here.
› Year 1 · DHT
›› Year 2 · DHT
-- Year 2 DHT students are in Work Terms during the Summer Term.
| What | When | Who { How } |
|---|---|---|
BTC1900Y › Work Term I | 2 May → 30 Aug Daily 9 - 17 | Nazeem Shamsuddin and Kinza Khan { 1 › In Person } |
› Please note that the times may vary on individual days and dates are subject to change. Refer to your course outline for course-specific dates. Presidential Day 16-May, Victoria Day 24-May, Presidential Day 30-Jun, Canada Day 1-Jul, Presidential Day 1-Aug, and Civic Holiday 4-Aug, no classes.