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College Eligibility
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent. Applicants with an OSSD showing senior English and/or Mathematics courses at the Basic Level, or with Workplace or Open courses, will be tested to determine their eligibility for admission; OR
Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) certificate;OR
General Educational Development (GED) certificate;OR
Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and without a high school diploma at the start of the program). Eligibility may be determined by academic achievement testing for which a fee of $50 (subject to change) will be charged.
Program Eligibility
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent) with a grade of 60% or higher.
Mathematics, Grade 12 (MAP4C or equivalent) with a grade of 65% or higher.
Biology Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher. AND
Chemistry Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher. OR
Physics Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher.
Applicants with international transcripts must provide proof of the subject specific requirements noted above and may be required to provide proof of language proficiency.
Should the number of qualified applicants exceed the number of available places, applicants will be selected on the basis of their proficiency in English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or Physics.
The three-year Biotechnology - Advanced Ontario College Advanced Diploma program gives you a strong overview of the science that drives biotechnology. With a mix of laboratory and theory courses, you learn about:
cell biology
chemistry
biochemistry
molecular biology
microbiology
bioinformatics
statistics
You also gain a foundation in the social and ethical implications of this field, giving you the ability to make informed choices.
As a student, you have the opportunity to carry out experiments and use state of the art laboratory instruments and tools throughout the program. Some of the topics you encounter include water analysis, soil analysis, quality and safety of food and beverages, DNA manipulation, and protein purification and analysis.
You have the opportunity to work with government and industry professionals through optional industry internships or through participation in industry-aligned applied research projects.
Students also have the option to gain real-world experience through a paid co-operative education (co-op) work term (see Additional Information for more details). Please note that places in the co-op version of the program are subject to availability. Students who elect to apply to the non co-op version of the program may not have the opportunity to transfer to the co-op version at a later date.
Graduates of this program can pursue careers as lab technologists or analysts in biotechnology, health, agriculture and environmental fields. It is also possible to seek employment in the production and testing of medical devices, pharmaceuticals production and testing as well as in food and beverage production.
Upon graduation, you may have the credentials to continue your education through articulation agreements between a number of colleges and universities, including Carleton University and Lakehead University.
Success Factors:
This program is well suited for students who:
Work well in team-oriented environments.
Are inquisitive and have an analytical nature.
Are attracted to new technologies.
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Level: 01
BIO1300
Cellular Biology
BIO1301
Biology Laboratory
BTC1300
Biosafety
BTC1305
Understanding Biotechnology
CHE1302
General Chemistry
CHE1303
Chemistry Laboratory
SCI1300
Essential Laboratory Skills
Level: 02
BIO1401
Molecular Biology
Understanding biological concepts at the cellular and molecular level is critical in the field of
BIO1402
Molecular Biology Lab
CHE1401
Organic and Applied Chemistry
CHE1402
Organic and Applied Chemistry Lab
ENL1813T
Communications I
GED2012
Achieving Success in the 21st Century
MAT1406
Statistics for Biotechnology Applications
Level: 03
BCH2301
Biochemistry I
BCH2302
Biochemistry I Lab
BIO2302
Microbiology I Lab
BIO2303
Microbiology I
CHE2403
Analytical and Physical Chemistry
CHE2404
Analytical and Physical Chemistry Lab
ENL2019T
Technical Communication for Engineering Technologies
Level: 04
BCH2401
Biochemistry II
BCH2402
Biochemistry II Laboratory
BIO2403
Microbiology II
BIO2404
Microbiology II Laboratory
BTC2400
Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Biotechnology
BTC2405
Analytical Instrumentation
BTC2406
Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory
Co-op: 01
WKT2207
Work Term 1
Level: 05
BTC3301
Biotechnology Theory I
BTC3303
Biotechnology I Laboratory
BTC3304
Industrial and Bioprocessing
BTC3305
Industrial and Bioprocessing Laboratory
CST3301
Bioinformatics and Knowledge Management
Elective: choose 1
BTC3500
Experimental Design for Biotechnology
BTC3601
Biotechnology Field Placement I
Choose one from equivalencies:
GED1020
General Education Elective
Level: 06
BTC3404
Biotechnology Practicum
BTC3405
Biotechnology Theory II
BTC3406
Biotechnology II Laboratory
BTC3600
Bio-Regulations
GED8700
Environmental Science and Renewable Energy
MGT3405
Business Trends in Biotechnology
Elective: choose 1
BTC3501
Research Methods in Biotechnology
BTC3602
Biotechnology Field Placement Ii
Graduates may find employment opportunities in a diverse range of bio-based sectors such as the production of pharmaceuticals or medical devices, food and beverages production, or roles as lab technologists in the biotechnology, agriculture or environmental fields. Graduates may also pursue advanced studies through articulation agreements between the college and various universities.
Health insurance: 500 $ CAD per year
