Biotechnology engineering
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$135,382
Average salary (Genium360)
4 years
Duration of the bachelor’s degree in biotechnology engineering
51%
of biotechnology engineers are women
An HIV drug from Quebec
3TC has changed millions of lives around the world. Behind this breakthrough: Quebec engineers and researchers. That’s biotechnology engineering.
Miracle probiotics
They help prevent and relieve certain health problems in patients.
A life split between the lab and the field.
Analysis, research, quality control… Your skills apply in many settings.
What the job really looks like
As a biotechnology engineer, you’ll lead applied research that directly impacts health, food, and the environment.
- Manage research projects aimed at developing techniques for using microorganisms, animal cells, and plant cells.
- Write scientific reports and articles on research findings.
- Perform chemical and biochemical analyses as part of research projects.
- Develop and implement quality control tests and monitor them.
Source: REPÈRES, the official school and career information website (in French)
Where do you see yourself?
Biotechnology engineers work in fields as varied as pharmaceuticals, agri-food, and medical research.
- Scientific research and development centres
- Manufacturing companies
- Academic institutions
- Food and beverage industry
- Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry
- Refined petroleum product industry
- Testing and analytical laboratory services
- Medical laboratory, diagnostic analysis and radiology services
GROWING POPULARITY
Biotechnology is growing 5x faster than traditional chemistry.
Biotechnology is replacing traditional chemical processes in many industries. Medicines, cosmetics, biodegradable plastics, biofuels—the applications keep expanding. And the demand for trained engineers is rising fast.
10× more
internships than students!
WHEN ONE INJECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING
A single injection to treat diabetic retinopathy.
Researchers developed a potential treatment for diabetic retinopathy—a serious eye disease—that could be delivered in a single injection. A clear example of how biotechnology engineering can improve people’s quality of life.
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