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Ontario College Diploma in Biotechnology Technician Fast Track

Canada

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What will I learn?

This program provides students with relevant previous educational experience, an opportunity to complete the Biotechnology Technician diploma program in two semesters of full-time study. The Fast Track program gives students an opportunity to build on existing knowledge and experience in order to further develop their laboratory skills, technical expertise, 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 aims to give students 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.

Careers - September 2024

Graduates may find employment in emerging professions within diverse sectors of the bio-economy including environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical, biomedical, analytical chemistry, and many other exciting fields.

On average, 80% of graduates from the last three years (2019 to 2021) found employment within six months of graduation.

Which department am I in?

School of Health and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,588.00 (US$ 10,498) per year
Ancillary Fees - CAN $3,270.23

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

5 May 2025

Venue

Conestoga College

Doon (Kitchener) Campus,

299 Doon Valley Drive,

KITCHENER,

Ontario (ON),

N2G 4M4, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.

English Language Requirements:

  • IELTS overall band of 6 with no band less than 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80 (Effective January 2024 - no individual skill less than 20)
  • CAEL 70 with minimum 60 writing, no sub-test band score less than 30
  • PTE Academic 53
  • CELAP (Conestoga English Language Assessment and Placement) - 75 or higher
  • Duolingo English Test minimum score of 105
  • Cambridge Exams minimum score of 170, with no individual skill less than 165

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Conestoga College

As one of the most popular Canadian institutions for international students, Conestoga is the place for aspiring professionals and applied learners.

  • Located in a business and innovation hub, close to Toronto
  • Excellent graduate outcomes and graduate employability
  • Over 90 percent satisfaction rate (graduates and employers)
  • Over 250 programs of study, including 70 co-op programs

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