$10,640 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Advanced Diploma Biotechnology
- Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Advanced at Durham College is offered as a full-time basis for a duration of 3-year.
- DC also ranked at 1st position for international satisfaction, as per the survey report of KPI results.
- The institute was ranked among Canada’s top 50 Research Colleges by Research Infosource Inc. in 2016.
- Biotechnology touches a broad range of industries including food processing, health, food production and agriculture.
- The discipline has created knowledge and products essential to our continued livelihood such as pest-resistant plants, environmentally friendly biofuels, and improved detection of diseases.
- Graduates of the Biotechnology – Advanced program are suited to work in a range of industries including those focused on food, the environment, pharmaceuticals, natural health products and cannabis.
- The Employment rate of Durham College is 83%.
- The Student and Faculty ratio is 38:1.
- The living cost range in Canada is 4,500 USD – 10,800 per year.
- The average salary goes up to 90,168 USD after completing this program.
- Students have career opportunities to work as a Biotechnology technologist, Quality assurance technologist, Immunology technologist, Microbiology technologist.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Tuition Fees | $10640 | $10640 | $10640 |
| Total Fees | $10640 | $10640 | $10640 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 88 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 60 | 90 | 3 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Students required an Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD) or an OSSD Equivalency.
- If students do not have an OSSD but are 19 years of age or older, they may be eligible to apply as a mature applicant.
- English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent.
- Mathematics Grade 11 M or U or 12 C, or U, or equivalent.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
- Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 70% marks.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.