$11,199 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Biotechnology
- The Diploma in Biotechnology at Loyalist College is a 2-year program.
- These Ranks are given to the Program by Maclean’s in 2020:
- In terms of program reputation, this program ranks 11th among Canadian Universities.
- In terms of research reputation, this program ranks 9th among Canadian Universities.
- The graduation rate for this program is 78.8%, Which shows that the majority of the students get graduated.
- The Employment rate after
- 6 months after graduation is 93.3%.
- 2 years after graduation is 100%.
- The Acceptance Rate is 20% which increases the chances of students getting enrolled.
- The Student to Teacher ratio is 20:1, which bridges the gap between Students and Teachers.
- The Female to male ratio is 5:5 which gives equal chances for both the genders to compete.
- The Average internship salary of the student is 30,750 USD.
- Biotechnology plays a critical role in the battles against hunger, disease, and pollution.
- It is used in developing precision medicines and gene therapies, environmental decontamination to restore polluted spaces, and engineering crops to improve their yield and nutrition.
- This degree can take a student's career in many directions. Many students choose to continue their academic inquiry with a Master’s. Students are equipped with a strong foundation for careers in:
- Chemical Engineering Technologist, DuPont Canada Co., Kingston
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Lab Technician, Beau's All Natural Brewing Company, Vankleek Hill
- Senior Primary Inspector, Canada Food Inspection Agency
- Research and Development, Royal Military College of Canada
- Biopharmaceutical Production Assistant, Bioniche Life Sciences Inc
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $10749 | $10340 |
| Health Insurance | $450 | $450 |
| Total Fees | $11199 | $10790 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 54 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 110 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must complete an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) degree.
- Students must have a GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Students must have to complete the following course such as:
- English (ENG4U)
- And three additional 4U or M courses
- A minimum math average of 75% and no math grade below 65%
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To gain admission to this program, a student’s academic average should be in the low-to-mid 80s.
Indian Student Eligibility
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Students must have a Grade XII chemistry or Grade XII physics.
- Students also hold Grade XII math (Minimum math result of 55%).
English Language proficiency:
- Applicants from India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, and Pakistan should note that IELTS is the only proficiency score accepted by the Study Direct Stream (SDS) program.
- Meeting the minimum English requirements does not guarantee admission. Students with higher English proficiency scores will receive priority in the admission assessment process.
- Not all students will qualify for EAP-3106 in place of the required IELTS or TOEFL test scores.
Submission of GRE scores is not compulsory for this program, however, it is recommended to submit a minimum 300+ score for a better chance of admission.