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    What is Molecular Biology and  Use electrophoresis, blotting,

    Biotechnology? chromatography and centrifugation


    equipment
    Molecular Biology is the branch of biology that  Nucleic acid hybridization in a range of
    deals with the macromolecules essential to formats
    life. Biotechnology involves the manipulation of  Purify, modify and analyse DNA, RNA,
    living organisms to create useful products. proteins
    (Sources: Oxford and Merriam-Webster  Use microscopy with in situ hybridization,
    Dictionaries) immunocytochemistry and fluorescent

    What makes Biotechnology at UTSC protein technologies to analyse gene and


    unique? protein expression and function
    Entry-Level Jobs for Bachelor Grads
    Students in this program increase their
    Common employment destinations include:
    knowledge of the biological processes that occur
    at the cellular and molecular levels while gaining
     Clinical Research Assistant in Hospitals
    rich laboratory experience.
     Laboratory Technician in Industrial and
    Skills of Biology Grads Government Agencies
     Sales in Pharmaceuticals and Medical
     Collect, analyze, interpret and make
    Supplies
    projections from data
     Assistant Biologist in Food Inspection
     Utilize statistical tests in data analysis
    Agencies
     Conduct, design and troubleshoot
     Teaching Assistant or Tutor in Private
    experiments
    Schools
     Observe and make measurements on
     Quality Control in Biopharmaceutical
    organisms
    Industry
     Write literature reviews and scientific
     Laboratory Assistant in Genetic Testing
    reports
    Services
     Chart the development of complex
     Marketing Associate for Medical Devices
    organisms
    Biotechnology Skills: The Career Directory
    Biotechnology Grads from UTSC have
     Understand how genetic, genomic and
    gone on to:
    microbial techniques are combined to
     Roche (Regulatory Affairs Associate)
    produce products and treatments in
     Quality Cheese (Quality Assurance
    industrial, medical and agricultural
    Manager)
    settings.
     Pall Life Sciences (Director)
    Molecular Biology Skills:
     Prepare and dispense precisely
    UTSC Biology graduates are working in
    formulated solutions, even at microliter
    Research, Education, Healthcare and Business..
    quantities
    Graduate & Professional Studies and use our resources to get to know your skills,
    values, personality and interests.
    Popular further education opportunities include: Use the advice on our tip sheets for gathering
    information:
     Biology - Master of Science
     Information Interviews
     Public Health or Health Science - Master
     Working On-Campus
     Epidemiology or Biostatistics - Master
     Internships
     Biotechnology - Master or Diploma
     Volunteering
     Genetic Counselling - Master
    2. Explore Career Options & Get
     Medical or Dentistry School - MD or DDS Experience
     Nursing - Bachelor Gain exposure to your options in the world of
     Medical Laboratory Science – Diploma work and make connections while you’re a
     Molecular and Cytogenetics Diagnostics student via campus events and programs listed
     Molecular Forensics on cln.utoronto.ca and ccr.utoronto.ca:
     Clinical Research - Post-Graduate  Extern Job Shadowing
    Certificate  In the Field
    Examples of Fields that ‘Fit’ the Skills of
     Explore It! (course-based)
    Biology Grads
     Partners in Leadership (4th year students)
     Fundraising (Diseases, Disorders)  iLead, uLead, weLead (Department of
     Government Services (Federal, Provincial, Student Life)
    Regional, Municipal)  Employer Information Sessions
     Healthcare and Laboratory Science  Career & Volunteer Fairs
     Education  Departmental Student Association Events
     Sales and Marketing Apply for Work Study jobs in CLN in Fall and
     Data Analysis (wide range of industries) Spring! You might also find work via the SCSU.
     Production and Manufacturing Find networking opportunities, internship
     Insurance / Underwriting Services programs and entry-level jobs via websites
    Your 4-Year Career Exploration Action Plan
    like TalentEgg and Charity Village.
    1. Do Your Research
    As an upper year student (14+ credits), attend

    The databases below provide you with details UTSC’s Get Hired conference and participate

    about job prospects, nature of work, educational in Jobs for Grads.

    requirements, working conditions, pay and As a graduate, explore internships and other

    related career paths: trainee programs like Career Edge.


    3. Build Your Network
     Career Cruising: Log into cln.utoronto.ca,
    Explore professional associations and get
    click on Resources, and click on Career
    involved! Volunteer for their events and get to
    Cruising to be logged in automatically
    know people in your industry of interest. These
     O*Net: online.onetcenter.org (U.S. site)
    are your future mentors, supervisors and
    Attend our workshop Discover Your Skills and
    colleagues!
    Career Options, meet with a Career Counsellor,
     Biology Student Association at UTSC
     The Canadian Society of Microbiologists
     BioTalent Canada
     Biotechnology Industry Association
     BIOTECanada
     Association of Clinical Research
    Professionals
     The Student Doctor Network
     Canadian Society of Biochemistry,
    Molecular and Cellular Biology
     The Society for Biomolecular Sciences
     About Bioscience
     Canadian Council of Technicians and
    Technologists (CCTT)
    Please note: This information is a starting point
    for your further research into career options in
    this field of study. For more information on this
    program and course requirements, please visit
    the Department of Biological Sciences website.

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