Biotechnology
Credential: Diploma
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Campus: Learning Commons
Start: September, January
Program Description
A laboratory-focused program training technicians for the pharmaceutical, food safety, and agricultural biotech sectors. Students master aseptic technique, microscopy, chromatography, PCR, and quality control testing. The program emphasizes GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and regulatory documentation. A field placement in semester 4 places students in analytical labs or production facilities.
Admission Requirements
Grade 12 English (C or U); Grade 12 Math (MAP4C ≥ 60%, MCT4C, or any U); recommended senior science.
Career Outcomes
Lab technician, quality control technician, bioprocessing assistant, regulatory documentation assistant, research assistant.
Course Breakdown
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| BIOT101 Cell Biology | BIOT201 Microbiology |
| BIOT102 Chemistry for Biotech | BIOT202 Analytical Chemistry |
| BIOT103 Lab Techniques & Safety | BIOT203 Biochemistry |
| BIOT104 Mathematics for Science | BIOT204 Immunology |
| COMM101 College Communications | ELECTIVE General Education |
| ELECTIVE General Education |
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| BIOT301 Molecular Biology | BIOT401 Field Placement (320 hrs) |
| BIOT302 Chromatography & Spectroscopy | BIOT402 Capstone: Research Project |
| BIOT303 Fermentation & Bioprocessing | BIOT403 Regulatory Affairs |
| BIOT304 Quality Control & GLP | BIOT404 Career Preparation |
| ELECTIVE General Education | ELECTIVE General Education |
Quick Facts
- Credential: See program details
- Campus: Main Campus
- OSAP: Eligible
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