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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Biotechnology Technician

Course code: #1164

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma in Biotechnology Technician

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $13,750 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2-3 years

  • Min GPA

    70 out of 100

Deadlines

Term start & deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-February-2022 2022-02-01
Fall-September 01-February-2023 2023-02-01

Overview

College Diploma in Biotechnology Technician

This program at Conestoga College provides students with laboratory skills, technical knowledge, fundamental understanding, and employability skills for careers in the 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 other exciting fields.

 

Note:

  • Admission requirements for this program may be met by completing Conestoga's Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas.

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$20,950

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,224
Accommodation 1 bed room $7,200
Tuition 1 person $13,750

Hourly wage

Min wage

15.50 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • Academic/Official Transcripts
  • Language Proficiency (If Applicable)
  • Passport or Visa Documents

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

PTE

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listening
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writing
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speaking
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reading

Cambridge

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listening
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writing
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Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

Conestoga offers a language program for students whose English language skills are below the standard required for admission but have met all other admission criteria. 

For more details, visit this page.

Conestoga English LevelIELTS Academic
Overall Band
TOEFL iBTPearson Test of English
(PTE) Academic
Level 10-2.50-29 
Level 2

3.0-4.0

No band less than 2

30-45 
Level 3

4.5-5.0

No band less than 4.5

46-6036-45
Level 4

5.0-6.0

No band less than 5

61-7946-52
 
Direct entry to most diploma & certificate programs*

6.0

No band less than 5.5

8053-57
Direct entry to graduate certificate and degree programs**

6.5

No band less than 6

8858-60

Academic background and requirement

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status
  • Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications, or equivalent
  • Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics
  • Two (2) sciences are required from the following:
    • one of: grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, C or U, or Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry or equivalent;
    • one of: grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U, or Conestoga College Preparatory Biology or equivalent;
    • one of: grade 11 or 12 Physics, C or U, or equivalent;
    • one of: Grade 11 or 12 Science 

Career opportunities

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Laboratory Analyst
  • Quality Assurance Technician
  • Control Technician
  • Research Assistant

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