* Ancillary Fees
International applicants must provide proof of academic standing equivalent to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) (Grade 12), along with transcripts from any post-secondary education (if applicable).
The following certificates are acceptable for admission:
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh: 10 + 12 with marks over 50%, Bachelors – less than eight backlogs
England, Wales, West Africa and Middle East: GCSE – General Certificate of Secondary Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
West Indies: General Certificate of Education (O Level) with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects, or Caribbean Examinations Council with grades of A, B, C (or 1, 2, 3) in five academic subjects
Hong Kong: Hong Kong Certificate of Education with credit standing in five academic subjects, or pass standing in six academic subjects, or the Chinese University of Hong Kong Entrance Examination with a pass in five academic subjects
All applicants to Loyalist whose first language is not English, or whose previous education was in another language, will be expected to provide an English proficiency assessment for admissions approval.
Please forward test scores from one of the following tests with your application:
TOEFL: (Test of English as a Foreign Language), 550 (paper-based test)80 (iBT internet-based test with minimums of 20)
IELTS (International English Language Test Service), 6.0 overall with no bands less than 6.0 (under SDS)6.0 overall with one band at 5.5 (generic category)6.5 overall with no bands less than 6.0*7.0 overall with no bands less than 6.5**
CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment), Overall band of 60, writing 60
Cambridge English Exam, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency
Duolingo English Test***, 95 – 100
105 – 110* (equivalent to IELTS 6.5)
115 – 120** (equivalent to IELTS 7.0)
*For the following programs: Early Childhood Education, Developmental Services Worker, Fitness and Health Promotion, Recreation & Leisure Services – Sports
**For the following programs: Care of Vulnerable Populations, Personal Support Worker
***The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency test that can be taken online, on-demand, in under an hour. The test is taken via a computer with a camera and includes a proficiency score, video interview, and writing sample which will be shared with Loyalist College when you send your results.
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Experiential learning
Study in the newly equipped Bay of Quinte Skills Centre:
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Work in state-of-the-art Instrumentation and Molecular Biology labs equipped with PCR and DNA sequencing technology.
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Get on-the-job, practical experience with field placements in the second and third year.
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First Year - Semester One
BIOS1000 Cell Biology
COMM1068 Communications
BIOS1007 Foundation Skills in Science
CHEM1019 Introduction to Applied Chemistry-Lab
CHEM1018 Introduction to Applied Chemistry-Lecture
MATH1003 Mathematics for Biosciences 1
CHEM1001 Organic Chemistry 1
First Year - Semester Two
CHEM1015 Applied Chemistry 2
CHEM1016 Applied Chemistry 2 LAB
CHEM1013 Applied Organic Chem Techniques
BIOS1001 Introduction to Microbiology
MATH1004 Mathematics for Biosciences 2
Prerequisite: MATH 1003
CHEM1014 Organic Chemistry 2
BIOS1002 Organismal Biology & Taxonomy
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Second Year - Semester Three
CHEM2010 Analytical Chemistry
CHEM2009 Analytical Techniques
MATH2002 Data Analysis 1
BIOS2009 Forensics
BIOS2003 Genetics
CHEM2006 Instrumentation 1 Lab
Prerequisite: CHEM 1015, CHEM 1016, MATH 1004
CHEM2001 Instrumentation 1 Theory
BIOS2000 Microbiology
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Second Year - Semester Four
BIOS2007 Biotechnology
BIOS2001 Fermentation
CHEM2002 Instrumentation 2
BIOS3002 Nutraceuticals
BIOS2004 Pharmacology
WKPL2020 Placement (One Week)
GNED General Education Elective
General Education Courses
Third Year - Semester Five
CHEM3003 Analytical Instrumentation
BIOS3000 Biochemistry
MATH3000 Data Analysis 2
BIOS3001 Extraction Technology
ENVR3010 Toxicology
Third Year - Semester Six
BIOS3008 Advanced Microbial Techniques
BIOS3009 Applications-Molecular Biology
WKPL3003 BIOT Placement (One Week)
BIOS3004 Good Manufacturing Practices
BIOS3010 Lab Methods-Molecular Biology
BIOS3005 Tissue Culture
A career in biotechnology holds many opportunities to make an impact in government, industry, education and medical facilities.
There is a growing demand for skilled technicians, lab technologists and research assistants.
You could work in life sciences, agriculture, food production, pharmaceuticals, and sanitation or health research.
Graduates also find opportunities in regulation and enforcement, quality control and sales.
| Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory): | $600 |
