
Overview
In the Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast-Track) program's courses, you learn the scientific principles, techniques and skills needed to work in industrial microbiology and chemistry. Specialized study in biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics and clinical and environmental microbiology is also included.
At Centennial College , you'll learn the theory and technical practice needed to succeed in the field, combined with many opportunities for you to enhance your experience. Additionally, project work, in consultation with faculty, helps you to further develop your skills in research, laboratory techniques, report writing and presentation.
You learn to:
- Perfect your aseptic techniques.
- Isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from many types of samples (the human body, water, soil, air, food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products).
- Accurately calibrate and use a range of instruments such as pH and BOD meters, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers (regular/IR/UV), HPLCs, centrifuges, PCR thermocyclers and gel electrophoresis equipment.
- Prepare microbiological media and reagents.
- Culture pathogenic microbes.
- Design and perform advanced microbiology and microbial genetics experiments.
- Use microorganisms to assay pharmaceutical products.
Career Outlook
- Quality control technologist
- Microbiologist/scientist
- Production and research scientist
- Research associate
- Analytical chemist/microbiologist
- Laboratory technologist
- Quality assurance technologist
Accreditation
This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).
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Courses include:
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Biological Techniques
- Microbiology Project
- Food Microbiology
- Food Microbiology Laboratory
- Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Biochemistry View 74 other Masters in Biochemistry in CanadaExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
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General requirements
Academic Requirements
- College diploma or university degree in chemistry/biology, engineering, or related discipline
- Transcript review
- Centennial College English Skills Assessment (must score 170 or 171 for admission)
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International
15900 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 15900 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months. -
National
2721 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 2721 CAD per year and a duration of 24 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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