Biology Collaborative Specialization Options
Specializations are for students who wish to enrich their training by developing expertise in a specific field through interdisciplinary dialogue.
Specializations can be added after admission to the Master’s or PhD programs.
- Specialization in Biochemistry (MSc, PhD)
- Specialization in Bioinformatics (MSc)
- Specialization in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology (MSc, PhD)
- Specialization in Data Science (MSc)
Specialization in Biochemistry
- Masters
- PhD
Discoveries in biochemistry have been a primary catalyst for many of the advances in modern medicine, pharmacology, toxicology, and in the booming field of biotechnology. Students will explore all areas in Biochemistry including proteomics, genomics, genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and physiology, toxicology, food science, and cross-species comparison outside of human biochemistry.
Graduate students will conduct their thesis research in laboratory facilities utilized by their Carleton supervisors or off campus at Institutes like Health Canada, Environment Canada, Agri-foods and Agriculture Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, the National Research Council of Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or in industry.
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Specialization in Bioinformatics
- Masters
Bioinformatics is an increasingly important scientific discipline dedicated to the pursuit of fundamental questions about the structure, function and evolution of biological entities through the design and application of computational approaches. Fundamental research in these areas is expected to increase our understanding of human health and disease which will lead to innovation in industry.
Carleton’s location in Ottawa allows access to many government departments and headquarters for organizations and industries. Many career opportunities are just down the road.
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Specialization in Chemical and Environmental Toxicology
- Masters
- PhD
*To enroll, you must first be admitted into one of the participating programs. Your supervisor will then sponsor you into this program.
Chemical and Environmental Toxicology Brochure
Toxicology is the study of effects of toxic substances on living systems. These toxic substances can either be organic or inorganic, synthetic or natural materials.
Environmental toxicology further extends to aspects of chemical transport, fate, persistence and biological accumulation of toxic substances and their effects at the population and community levels.
If you wish to be exempted from any introductory toxicology courses, it is your responsibility to provide justification. The suitability of any introductory toxicology courses as a prerequisite for the Collaborative Program will be decided by the Program Committee.
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Specialization in Data Science
- Masters
Data science is the next frontier of information technology. The Data Science specialization is geared toward graduate students and high-tech professionals who are interested in understanding how to analyze and use ‘big data’ sets collected by governments, industry, NGOs etc.
For complete information regarding the collaborative master’s program in Data Science, including admission requirements, please visit the Data Science website.
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More Information
Information regarding admissions requirements and specializations can be found on our Admissions page.