Ontario College Diploma - Biotechnology (Health)
Program Highlights
- Strong foundational program in biotechnology with exposure to agricultural biotechnology, medical
biotechnology, and biomanufacturing. - Graduates are ready for careers in many areas of biotechnology.
What you'll learn
- Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics.
- Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry.
- Prepare for a future career working in one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada.
Campus Information
Fennell Campus
Located at the edge of the Hamilton escarpment, Fennell Campus has undergone the largest renovation in Mohawk history. Re-designed as a welcoming place to live and learn, the renewal has created a modernized space while enhancing energy efficiency, barrier-free access and more. Whether you choose to live in residence or in an off-campus neighbourhood, at Fennell Campus you’ll feel at home.
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
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
Your future career options
- Biotech Laboratory Technician
- Biotech Production
- Technical Sales Representative
- Environmental/food safety monitoring technician
Where you could work includes:
- Bioscience Laboratories (Public and Private)
- Biologic Production and Testing
- Agriculture and Food Production Companies
- Pharmaceutical or Biologic Production
- Environmental Monitoring
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
Academic Requirements
International students applying to Mohawk College must provide proof of their academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (Grade 12 High School). The specific certificate or proof required depends on what country you are applying from.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
34670 CAD
Annual Cost of Living: 20635 CAD
Application Fee: 100 CAD