The Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization (BDC) program is multidisciplinary in nature, concentrated in the biomedical sciences and aims to produce graduates with the combined strengths of discovery research skills and business acumen.  The program is a ‘4+1’ Bachelor plus Master program.  It will comprise a four-year undergraduate Bachelor’s degree that begins in level III.  Candidates who successfully graduate from the four-year undergraduate BDC program may then choose to apply for admission to the one-year non-thesis, course-based Master’s program.  Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, candidates will graduate with a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree in BDC and subsequently a Master of Biomedical Discovery and Commercialization. 

An important goal of the BDC program is the exposure to business curriculum in the DeGroote School of Business to complement a strong foundation in the biomedical sciences obtained in the Faculty of Health Sciences.  Further, the program will foster strong connections with the health research business community, through internships and community mentors in the Master’s program.  With this unique combination of skills and knowledge, BDC graduates will be well positioned for employment in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and other biomedical science sectors of the economy.