Biotechnology Technician
| Study location | Canada, Ontario, Kitchener |
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| Type | Diploma, College |
| Nominal duration | 2 years |
| Study language | English |
| Course code | 1164 |
| Tuition fee | CA$16,570 per year The fee is for the 2022–2023 academic year and includes tuition (CA$13,750), 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 be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
PLUS two sciences are required from the followings:
Note: Applicants who wish to pursue a university degree after completing their diploma are encouraged to take Advanced Functions as this is an entrance requirement for Honours Bachelor of Science programs. 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
This program provides students with the laboratory skills, technical knowledge, fundamental understanding, and employability skills for careers in Biotechnology and Life Science industries. Students will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on scenarios relevant to current innovations in the growing fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences.
The program offers independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally and to perform laboratory duties in compliance with all legislative guidelines. Training includes practical and technical instruction in several areas including biology, biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, cell culture, molecular biology, and computer applications.
Graduates of the Biotechnology Technician program will compete in emerging professions within diverse sectors of the bio-economy including: environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical technologies, analytical chemistry, and many other exciting fields.
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment as laboratory technicians, laboratory analysts, quality assurance/control technicians, and research assistants in many possible sectors including environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical research technologies, analytical chemistry and many other exciting fields.
- Conestoga College and the University of Guelph have an agreement that allows Biotechnology Technician graduates to enter three different Honours Bachelor of Science Programs;
- Biological Sciences
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology & Genetics
with advanced standing, such that they can complete the degree in 2.5 years (5 terms).
- Diploma graduates may also enter the University of Guelph’s Honours Bachelor of Science Program in Biochemistry with advanced standing such that they can complete the degree in 3 years (6 terms).
- Conestoga College and the University of Waterloo have an articulation agreement that allows graduates of the Biotechnology Technician program to gain advanced standing in two different Honours Bachelor of Science programs:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biology
such that they can complete their degree at an accelerated pace.