The Plant Biotechnology program at Manitoba gives students an education in the sciences and advanced biotechnologies applied to the improvement, protection and uses of agricultural and horticultural crops.

Students must complete 120 credits hours of degree core, restrictive electives and free elective courses.

The Plant Biotechnology Program will provide an integrated and comprehensive study of genetic, physiological and pathological factors and modern technological processes associated with the sciences of plant improvement, production, protection, and utilization. 

The program will provide an understanding of the biological principles that determine the heredity, growth, and responses of plants and plant pathogens to cultural and environmental factors.

Students can apply for the Cooperative Education Program. 

Two work terms are required to graduate with a Co-op designation. 

Co-op courses (3 credit hours each) are used towards free electives.

• Transcripts and course information from previous studies
• Proof of English language proficiency
• A personal statement about your goals for the program
• A portfolio of your previous work (If required)
• An audition or interview (If required)
• Reference contact information (If required)
• VISA and Passport

General entrance requirement: 

High school diploma with 5 full credits at the senior level. 

Note: In cases where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces, applicants will require higher averages than stipulated to be successful in the admissions competition.

• Manitoba high school graduation including 5 full credits at the Grade 12 level in courses designated S, G, or U
• A minimum average of 70% over the following courses, with no less than 60% in each course:
  • English 40S
  • Applied Mathematics 40S or Pre-Calculus Mathematics 40S
  • Two academic 40S courses

GPA:

China: Upper Middle School Graduation Certificate (中國語文)

High school diploma with 5 full credits at the senior level. 

An equivalent minimum average of 70% over the following senior-level courses, with no less than 60% in each course: 

• English • Senior Level Mathematics or Pre-Calculus Mathematics • A third academic course • A fourth academic course

India: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate

General entrance requirement: General Certificate of Education (GCE) with a minimum of two courses at the Advanced (A) level, and three courses at the GCSE/IGCSE/Ordinary (O) level. 

An equivalent minimum average of C (70%) over the following courses (at least two courses at the A level), with no less than D (60%) in each course: • English • Mathematics • A third academic course • A fourth academic course