Microprogram Biomanufacturing

Frequently asked questions

• What English score does it need?

  Students Already Admitted and Enrolled in a Graduate Program Students wishing to take the microprogram as part of their graduate program must apply for, and be admitted to, their graduate program before they enroll in the Graduate Microprogram identified within their existing program. Students who would like to enroll into the Microprogram in Biomanufacturing must contact the graduate studies office at grad.med@uottawa.ca. Special Students Students pursuing a Graduate Microprogram, without being admitted to or intending to complete a graduate program, must obtain the prior approval of the academic unit offering the Graduate Microprogram. Regardless of the student’s status, these requirements must be met: Have a bachelor of sciences (BSc) degree with a specialization or major (or equivalent) in one of the following areas: biology, translational and molecular medicine, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, human kinetics (kinesiology), biopharmaceutical or biomedical sciences with a minimum average of 75% (B+). Note: Internation · English test waiver: uOttawa graduate Language Requirements as published on the programme page: "Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required. Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction." No test score is published for this programme. Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca programme page (18-Sep-2026).

• What are the entry requirements?

  Students Already Admitted and Enrolled in a Graduate Program Students wishing to take the microprogram as part of their graduate program must apply for, and be admitted to, their graduate program before they enroll in the Graduate Microprogram identified within their existing program. Students who would like to enroll into the Microprogram in Biomanufacturing must contact the graduate studies office at grad.med@uottawa.ca. Special Students Students pursuing a Graduate Microprogram, without being admitted to or intending to complete a graduate program, must obtain the prior approval of the academic unit offering the Graduate Microprogram. Regardless of the student’s status, these requirements must be met: Have a bachelor of sciences (BSc) degree with a specialization or major (or equivalent) in one of the following areas: biology, translational and molecular medicine, biochemistry, pharmacology, physiology, human kinetics (kinesiology), biopharmaceutical or biomedical sciences with a minimum average of 75% (B+). Note: Internation · English test waiver: uOttawa graduate Language Requirements as published on the programme page: "Applicants must be able to understand and fluently speak the language of instruction (French or English) in the program to which they are applying. Proof of linguistic proficiency may be required. Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction." No test score is published for this programme. Source: catalogue.uottawa.ca programme page (18-Sep-2026).

• Is there a scholarship?

  International students enrolled in a French-language master’s program may be eligible for the Differential Tuition Fee Exemption Scholarship. Graduate awards and financial support are listed under uOttawa Awards and financial support. Source: uOttawa Tuition fees - International students page.