$12,428 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Diploma Biotechnology Technician
- Diploma in Biotechnology Technician at Conestoga College allows students to complete this program in 2 Years.
- Students are required to successfully complete two language electives (in one language) in order to graduate.
- The program offers 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.
- The main concepts covered under the program are:
- Current Trends in Biotechnology
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Laboratory Procedures and Safety
- Introductory Chemistry for Life Sciences
- College Reading & Writing Skills
- Graduates of the Biotechnology Technician program will compete in emerging professions within diverse sectors of the bio-economy including environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical technologies, analytical chemistry, and many other exciting fields.
- The student to teacher ratio is 35:1 which helps increase in interaction between professors and students.
- On average, 82% of students from the last three years found employment within six months of graduation.
- After completing this course, students have career opportunities as
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biochemist
- Medical Scientist
- Biological/Clinical Technician
- Microbiologist
- Process Development Scientist, etc with an average salary of 46,475 USD per year.
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 |
| Tuition Fees | $10313 | $10313 |
| Other Fees | $2115 | $2115 |
| Total Fees | $12428 | $12428 |
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 | 58 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 115 | 160 | 1 |
Academic Eligibility:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older with mature student status.
- Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications
- All applicants who meet the academic strength requirements must attend a program information session and present a portfolio of their creative work.
Indian Student Eligibility:
- Indian students need to maintain an overall average of 60% in Grade 12th
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.
The above requirements are the minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. The admissions committee will consider all evidence in the file and decide. To know more about the requirem….Read More