M' Biotechnolgy Programme Goals

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MASTER OF BIOTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM University of
Toronto at Mississauga
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What Can Students from the Master of
Biotechnology Program Offer Your Organization?

• Strong science and business background
• Functional knowledge of cutting edge laboratory
  techniques
• Enthusiasm and initiative
• Excellent ability to function in a team setting
• High level of adaptability

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MBiotech Internships are Key to a Successful
Recruitment Strategy

• Market Your Company to Potential Employees
• Evaluate the Best People for Future Recruitment
• Access a Culturally Diverse Network of
  Candidates
• Build Your Companys Reputation on Campus

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High Academic Standards Ensure Strong Candidates

• Students are specially selected for admission to
  the U of T MBiotech Program through a stringent
  admissions policy. A combined third and fourth
  year average of 80 or above is required.
• Approximately 24 students per year are accepted
  to the MBiotech Program
• Students are expected to have an exceptional
  academic and personal profile.

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Major Components of Curriculum
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Full Time Students Take 13 Graduate Courses Over
a 24-month Period.

• 5 Science Courses
• 3 Business Courses
• 2 Seminar Courses
• 2 or 3 Four-Month Placements
• 1 Elective

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Academic Program Provides a Balanced Study in all
Core Areas

• Core Science Laboratory Modules in Genetics and
  Molecular Biology as well as Protein Chemistry
• Courses in Biotechnology and Agriculture,
  Medicine, Biological Controls and Natural
  Products
• Business Courses Taught By Instructors From the
  Rotman School of Management
• The AstraZeneca/MBiotech Seminar Program

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Previous Employers

• ALTANA Pharma
• Amgen Canada
• Apotex
• Aventis Pasteur
• BIOGEN Idec Canada
• BIOTECanada
• Biotechnostix
• Business Development Bank of Canada
• CanReg
• CropLife Canada
• Dundee Securities
• Eli Lilly
• ERA Consulting
• Foragen
• Generex

• Genzyme
• GlaxoSmithKline
• Hemosol
• Hoffmann-La Roche
• IBBME, U of T
• Innovations Foundation
• Maxxam Analytics
• NPS Pharmaceuticals
• Patheon
• Pioneer Hi-Bred
• Rimon Therapeutics
• Strategic Health Innovations
• TM Biosciences
• University of Guelph

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Previous MBiotech Internships

• Research Analyst for Biotech Sector
• Clinical Trials (CRA)
• Regulatory Affairs (US and Can)
• Pre-Clinical Bio-Chemist
• Project Administrator
• Marketing Assistant
• Consulting Intern
• Statistical Process Control Analyst

• Associate Medical Scientist
• Consultant for Tech. Transfer
• Business Development Associate
• Research Assistant, Molecular Biology
• Project Manager, Pharmaceuticals

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MBiotech Students are Available for Short or Long
Term Placements

• Placements are a minimum of four months and are
  offered throughout the year. (January, May and
  September)
• Employers have the option to recruit for 4, 8 or
  12 month terms
• A variety of students from diverse backgrounds
  are available for internships

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To Hire MBiotech Interns

• Please forward job description(s) and interview
  dates to our Corporate Liaison Coordinator.
• You will receive resumes from interested students
  within one week.
• After the interviews, the preferred candidate is
  presented with an employment offer. Once the
  offer is accepted the employer confirms hiring
  details in a letter to the student.

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MBiotech PlacementSalary Guidelines
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Tax Credits are Provided in Return for Investing
in Co-op Students

• "To help Ontario's University and College
  students gain work experience and enhance their
  future employment opportunities, the 1996 Ontario
  Budget announced a new refundable tax credit for
  businesses hiring students enrolled in a
  recognized post-secondary co-operative education
  program.
• Ministry of Finance Tax Legislation Bulletin
  August 1996
• As of September 1, 1996, tax credits of up to
  1,000/4-month co-op work term are being offered
  to eligible employers.

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Additional M.Biotech Information

• Visit the MBiotech Web-site at
• www.utm.utoronto.ca/mbiotech
• Have a Look at our Students Profiles under
• Placements on the web site
• Contact our Corporate Liaison Coordinator
• Tina Mann, M.Sc.
• [phone]
• tmann_at_utm.utoronto.ca