Theory and practice meet

Theory and practice meet

Queen鈥檚 University, St. Lawrence College unveil joint biotechnology program

By Anne Craig

January 13, 2016

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Queen鈥檚 University and St. Lawrence College are collaborating on a new joint Bachelor of Science (Honours) advanced degree/diploma in biotechnology that will produce career-ready students to work in the emerging field of biotechnology.

成人大片 Provost Alan Harrison, left, and Glenn Vollebregt, president and CEO of St. Lawrence College sign an MOU on a new joint Bachelor of Science (Honours) advanced degree/diploma in biotechnology. (University Communications)

Students enrolling in the new Biotechnology Specialization Plan at Queen鈥檚 University can earn credit towards the Advanced Diplomas in Biotechnology at St. Lawrence, and vice versa.

鈥淭he university training will enhance participants鈥 theoretical and research training, while the college environment will give them hands-on technical expertise,鈥 says Daniel Woolf, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Queen鈥檚 University. 鈥淐ombined, the program will provide a transformative student learning experience.鈥

Students may transfer academic credits between the two institutions, resulting in the accelerated completion of both programs (a four-year BScH in biotechnology, and a three-year advanced diploma in biotechnology) in just five years.

Students can start the degree/diploma at either institution, and will spend between 2.5 and 3.5 years at Queen鈥檚, with the remaining time at St. Lawrence. The Bachelor of Science (Honours) biotechnology specialization will also be available as a stand-alone four-year degree program for Queen鈥檚 students. This program received approval at the same time as the joint program.

鈥淭his partnership with Queen鈥檚 University truly puts our students first. The joint program provides students entering St. Lawrence College or Queen鈥檚 with the opportunity to earn both credentials in just five years,鈥 says Glenn Vollebregt, President and CEO, St. Lawrence College. 鈥淧roviding students with access to two outstanding institutions will help them prepare for a successful career in the field after graduation.鈥   

This memorandum of understanding is the second with St. Lawrence College. The first is the joint diploma program. This five-year program also combines the theoretical knowledge of a Queen鈥檚 degree and the technical skills of a St. Lawrence diploma.

Queen鈥檚 distinguishes itself as one of the leading research-intensive institutions in Canada. The mission is to advance research excellence, leadership and innovation, as well as enhance Queen鈥檚 impact at a national and international level. Through undertaking leading-edge research, Queen鈥檚 is addressing many of the world鈥檚 成人大片 challenges, and developing innovative ideas and technological advances brought about by discoveries in a variety of disciplines.

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