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undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Biotechnology

Course code: #369 - 669

undergraduate

Degree

College Diploma - Biotechnology

It looks like the University no longer offers this program.

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2022)

    $17,460 CAD

  • Application fee

    $100 CAD

  • Duration

    2 years

  • PGWP

    2 years

  • Min GPA

    50 out of 100

Options
Co-op

These items are optional and you can choose them as you wish after applying for the course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-September 01-May-2021 2021-05-01

Overview

College Diploma - Biotechnology

Biotechnology 369 - 669 will no longer be offered after January 2023.

Strong foundational program in biotechnology with training in unit operations and instrumentation. 

Graduates are ready for in-demand careers in the biotechnology field, one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada.

Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and bioengineering.

Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry

Gain knowledge and skills in scientific methods and experimental techniques using established principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.

How to perform tasks in the following areas: 

DNA analysis using electrophoresis, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction)

Protein analysis using electrophoresis, blotting and chromatography

Micropipetting, extractions, titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using GLP (good laboratory practices)

Instrumentation including spectrometry

Basic techniques in microbiology

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$28,791

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $7,728
Accommodation 1 bed room $11,331
Tuition 1 person $17,460

Hourly wage

Min wage

17.20 CAD / 1 hour

in Canada every student can work 20 hour per week

Required documents

  • A photocopy of the picture and address pages of your passport
  • Translated and notarized transcripts from your high school (secondary school) and higher education institute (if applicable)
  • Translated and notarized diploma(s)/degree(s) from your high school (secondary school) and/or higher education institute (if applicable)
  • Official IELTS / TOEFL result or English grade 12 credit from a Canadian secondary school (if applicable)

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6
5.5
listening
5.5
writing
5.5
speaking
5.5
reading

TOEFL

80
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading

PTE

50
43
listening
43
writing
43
speaking
43
reading

Cambridge

169
162
listening
162
writing
162
speaking
162
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

ITEP 3.7+

Duolingo 105-110

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Mohawk is a series of 8 levels of 7-week courses designed to develop students’ language skills from pre-beginner to college level English. 18 – 24 hours of synchronous and asynchronous hours, varying by level. 

With six start dates, the EAP program accommodates students at different times throughout the year and is also for those who wish only a short-term period of academic language instruction.

 At the higher levels of EAP, students have the opportunity to earn two post-secondary credits toward their diploma program.

 


Academic background and requirement

High School - Grade 12

The College uses a percentage grading system of 1 to 100%, and the course passing grade for most courses is 50%. Promotion to the next semester requires a weighted grade point average of 60% subject to the rules outlined in the Program Promotion and Graduation Requirements Policy PDF.

Career opportunities

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

 

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