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Course Description

This course gives you an overview of business basics in the life sciences sector, with a focus on employment strategies, industry growth and innovation, and helps you develop an individual employment plan. Gain valuable industry insight from practising professionals and guest speakers representing various sectors within the life sciences. Topics include the scope of life sciences at the international, national and regional levels, networking and employment outreach, résumé writing and interview skills and employment trends in the industry.

Financial assistance may be available to eligible Ontario residents through the Ontario Bridging Participant Assistance Program (OBPAP) provided by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU). Please email scs.learnerservices@utoronto.ca for details.

Learning Outcomes

  • Gain employment strategies to enter the Canadian life sciences sector.
  • Develop an employment-focused network within your field of interest.
  • Create an individual employment plan.
  • Improve your résumé and interview skills.

This course may be applied towards the SCS Certificate(s) in

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Language of Delivery
English
Type
Online with Real Time Meetings
Days
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Time
6:00PM to 9:00PM
Dates
Oct 19, 2026 to Dec 07, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
24.0
Delivery Options
ON-LINE  
Course Fees
Flat Fee non-credit $745.00 Click here to get more information
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Section Notes

Textbooks are not required for this class.

You will receive login information for your online classroom, Quercus (UofT Learning Management Engine) via email.

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This course has a webinar component which will be recorded for review.

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