Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology – Advanced (fast-track)

Durham College

This two-semester program provides students with existing academic credentials, hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge to prepare them for the biotechnology field. Biotechnology touches a broad range of industries including health, environmental, textiles, mining, chemical and materials manufacturing, energy, cannabis, food processing, and agriculture. In this program, students will: Learn how living organisms and parts of living organisms can provide new methods of production and facilitate the development of new products. Work in state-of-the-art labs using industry-grade equipment on real world applications gaining in person, hands on experience. Learn the regulations which govern the use of biotechnology. Graduate with a strong base of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to draw from in their future careers.The Biotechnology – Advanced Fast-Track program is designed to equip students with both the theoretical foundations and practical skills needed to excel in this multifaceted field. The well-equipped biotechnology, microbiology, and chemical analysis facilities provide our students with in-person, hands-on experience using industry standard methods and analytical instrumentation, experience that is often missing from our prior education.

Faculty of Science, Engineering and Information Technology (SEIT)