Interdisciplinary degree programs in Biotechnology are offered through the co-operation of several departments and Colleges:

Biochemistry and Biotechnology (Department of Biochemistry)
Biology and Biotechnology (Department of Biology)
Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology (Department of Microbiology and Immunology)
Science and Biotechnology (Department of Philosophy)

The programs provide education and training in the science and the social, commercial, and ethical issues associated with Biotechnology.

Bachelor of Science Honours and Four-year degrees, following Program Type C, are offered in three areas: Biochemistry and Biotechnology (see Department of Biochemistry), Biology and Biotechnology (see Department of Biology), and Biotechnology, Microbiology and Immunology (see Department of Microbiology and Immunology). Each Bachelor of Science program consists of a core of science courses related to biotechnology, plus a selection of other courses in the area of biotechnology and the subject area. Students also must complete specific courses in social science or business. For more information, please see the corresponding department listing.

A minor in Philosophy, Science and Biotechnology is offered through the Department of Philosophy. This program consists of cross-disciplinary courses in thought pertaining to the nature of biotechnology, its social impact and the ethical issues it engenders. For more information, see Philosophy.