Bioscience Joint Degree
Degree · 1 year plus 2 intersessions
The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology is offered jointly by Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island. It combines practical applied courses from Holland College’s Bioscience Technology program with rigorous theoretical science from UPEI. Designed for students seeking broad biotechnology training and access to post-graduate opportunities such as Master’s programs. Graduates earn a Diploma in Bioscience Technologist from Holland College and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from UPEI. Recipient of the 2020 Gold Program Excellence Award from Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan).
| Credential | Degree |
| Length | 1 year plus 2 intersessions |
| Campuses | Prince of Wales Campus |
| Start dates | September 2026 |
Prerequisites
Section titled “Prerequisites”- A UPEI transcript showing successful completion of: BIO-1310 Genes, Cells, and Macromolecules
- BIO-1320 Introduction to Organisms
- BIO-2210 Cell Biology
- BIO-2230 Genetics I
- BIOL-2060 Microbiology
- CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I
- CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II
- CHEM-3530 Biochemistry
- CHEM-2310 Physical Chemistry I
- CHEM-2430 Organic Chemistry Life Science
- PHYS-1210 Physics for Life Sciences I
- PHYS-1220 Physics for Life Sciences II
- 2 electives and up to 3 general science electives
- English/Humanities
- MATH-1120 Calculus Social, Life Sciences
- STAT-1210 Introductory Statistics
- Résumé including work and volunteer experience with applicable dates, membership in groups, associations or athletics, awards and distinctions, and any other relevant information
Courses
Section titled “Courses”- SAFE-1005
- BIOL-1213
- BIOL-1300
- BIOL-1320
- BIOL-2300
- BIOL-2310
- BIOS-1000
- BIOS-1100
- BIOS-2000
- BIOS-2010
- BIOS-2110
- BIOS-2300
- BIOS-2310
- CHEM-1000
- CHEM-1300
- CHEM-2300
- COMM-1110
- COMP-1000
- MATH-1200
- MATH-1300
- MATH-2000
Source: https://hollandcollege.com/academics/full-time-programs/bioscience-joint-degree/index.php