Honours Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Co-op)
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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| Type | Bachelor's Degree, College |
| Nominal duration | 4 years, plus 2 Co-op terms |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1560C |
| Tuition fee | CA$19,393 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$15,961), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change. |
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| Registration fee | CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
| Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To qualify for admission, you must have a high school diploma and have completed the following mandatory courses (or their equivalents) with an overall minimum average of 65 percent:
- Additionally, you must have completed two additional Grade 12 courses. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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| Language requirements | English If you are not from an English-speaking country, you must provide proof of your English language proficiency by submitting one of the following tests:
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Overview
The Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) is an innovative four-year degree (including two co-op work terms, equaling eight months of work experience) that provides graduates with an employer-desired blend of applied laboratory skills, instrumental analysis skills and the theoretical and technical knowledge for careers in biotechnology and life sciences industries.
As a student attending Conestoga’s Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology, you will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on knowledge and skills relevant to current innovations in the growing field of biotechnology.
You will acquire theoretical, practical, and technical knowledge in biotechnology, emphasizing biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental chemistry, molecular analysis, regulatory affairs, and bioinformatics. This unique degree aims to give you independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally. You will perform laboratory techniques and analysis with various instrumentation currently used in fields such as forensics, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and food sciences, environmental sciences, cannabis production and quality, and more.
The program will offer opportunities to develop critical thinking, professional communication, and leadership skills that will enable you to work successfully in a team environment.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) degree at Conestoga College, you will be well-equipped with the theory and hands-on skills needed to analyze and interpret laboratory tests and experimental results that are in demand in the biotechnology industry.
Your graduate career opportunities are numerous and encompass a wide variety of sectors, including analytical chemistry; genetics; environmental, agricultural, food, and pharmaceutical sciences; as well as many other exciting fields.