Humber’s Biotechnology diploma program prepares students with the transferable skills needed to build successful careers in a variety of biotechnology and research sectors. 

The program balances theoretical understanding with experiential practices in specific laboratory skills needed by employers. 

These practical components are the focus of the program and are developed and reinforced through the integration of practical laboratory experiences. 

Integrative laboratory projects are designed to simulate a real-life experience through the translation of theory to practice. 

The program provides a valuable specialization to students interested in life sciences programs without having to go elsewhere for practical laboratory skills training.

Students will benefit from:

• a unique integrated approach
• acquiring a recognized skillset applicable to a wide variety of employment opportunities
• extensive applied/hands-on laboratory experience
• integrative project work that links applied and academic fields (simulating real work experiences)
• laboratory skills development linked to industry demands
• learning to adapt to the changing field and staying current
• learning to operate laboratory equipment stable in the field of science and biotechnology
• simulated learning environments

START-COMPLETION TIMELINE

September - students beginning their studies in September complete the program in two academic years with one summer break between the second and third semester

January - students beginning their studies in January are enrolled in a fast-track option. This option allows for completion of the full diploma in four consecutive semesters, including the summer term

• Academic/Official Transcripts
• Proof of English Language Proficiency
• Passport or Visa Documents

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent including these required courses:
  • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U or equivalent)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (MAP4C, MCT4C, MDM4U, MCB4U, MGA4U, MCV4U or MHF4U or equivalent)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (SBI3C, SBI3U or SBI4U or equivalent)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (SCH3U, SCH4C or SCH4U or equivalent)

India:

• All India Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate
• Year 12 State Board Exams
• With a minimum grade of 70 or above in required program subjects.

China:

• The National Senior High School Examination with a minimum grade of 65% or C in relevant subjects (School Leaving Certificate).
• Graduation Certificate awarded by senior (upper) middle school; may be academic or vocationally oriented with a minimum of C or 65% in relevant subjects.
• Matriculation Examination with a minimum mark of 490.

Iran:

• Diplom-Metevaseth/National High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 12 in required program subjects