Biotechnology – Advanced (Ontario College Advanced Diploma)
Biotechnology plays a critical role in the battles against hunger, disease and pollution. It is used in developing precision medicines and gene therapies, environmental decontamination to restore polluted spaces and engineering crops to improve their yield and nutrition.
Experiential learning
Study in the newly equipped Bay of Quinte Skills Centre:
- Hands-on learning combines classroom theory and practical, lab-based instruction.
- Work in state-of-the-art Instrumentation and Molecular Biology labs equipped with PCR and DNA sequencing technology.
- Get experience with a wide variety of instrumentation used in genetics, microbiology, fermentation and forensics.
- Get on-the-job, practical experience with field placements in the second and third year.
Expand your knowledge in Biotechnology – Advanced:
- The third year focuses on intensive, laboratory-based instruction and project-based learning in molecular biology, microbiology, analytical instrumentation, tissue culture and cutting-edge extraction technologies.
- A placement in your final semester can be a foot in the door to your next job.
Certifications
Earn certifications while you study.
- Ontario Water Wastewater Certification
- MOE Entry Level Drinking Water Operator Certification
Campus Information
Belleville campus
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
A career in biotechnology holds many opportunities to make an impact in government, industry, education and medical facilities.
- There is a growing demand for skilled technicians, lab technologists and research assistants.
- You could work in life sciences, agriculture, food production, pharmaceuticals, and sanitation or health research.
- Graduates also find opportunities in regulation and enforcement, quality control and sales.
Our grads get great jobs
- Chemical Engineering Technologist, DuPont Canada Co., Kingston
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Lab Technician, Beau's All Natural Brewing Company, Vankleek Hill
- Senior Primary Inspector, Canada Food Inspection Agency
- Research and Development, Royal Military College of Canada
- Biopharmaceutical Production Assistant, Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
- Research Technologist, Environmental Health, Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada
- Health Researcher, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Brewmaster/Biotechnician, Huntsville Wine and Beer
PSW Opportunity
If your program was less than 8 months
- You aren’t eligible for a PGWP.
If your program was more than 8 months but less than 2 years
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for up to the same length as your study program.
For example, if you completed a 9-month program, we may give you a work permit for up to 9 months.
If your program was 2 years or more
- We may give you a PGWP that’s valid for 3 years.
If you completed more than 1 program
- You may be able to get a PGWP that combines the length of each program.
Each of the programs you completed -
- must be PGWP-eligible and at least 8 months in length
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Required academic preparation
- OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level,
AND - Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent
- OR
- Mature applicant
Recommended academic preparation
- Grade 12 Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics at the (C), (U) or general level
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology at the (C), (U) or general level
- Applicants with a related degree or diploma may be considered for advanced standing or direct entry into year two
For More Information Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 03 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
45000 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 150 CAD