Overview

With the Biotechnology Technician Fast Track from Conestoga College you will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on scenarios relevant to current innovations in the growing fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences.

The programme offers independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally and 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.

Careers and opportunities

Graduates will compete in emerging professions within diverse bioeconomy sectors including environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical technologies, analytical chemistry, and many other exciting fields.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated the list of eligible fields of study for the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). For Conestoga's latest list of PGWP-aligned programs, please visit the college website

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Immunology

Plant Cell Biotechnology

Professionalism and Career Success for Life Sciences

Life Science Research Project

Laboratory Skills for Biotechnology

Microbiology for Biotechnology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-05-10 00:00:00

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More details

Applications are accepted after February 1 in most programmes. While some programmes fill up quickly many remain available up to the start of classes.

Language

English

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kitchener, Canada

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 19 other Masters in Biotechnology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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88

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58

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6.5

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General requirements

A degree in a biology- or chemistry-related discipline, or equivalent, from an accredited university or college and

Has successfully completed at least one degree-level credit in Biology and at least one degree-level Chemistry course and

Has achieved a minimum GPA which correlates to a B average

Applicants with documents (transcripts) from an educational institution from a country other than Canada must have their documents evaluated for equivalency at an approved provider of credential evaluation services. Applicants to this program require a Comprehensive or Course-by-Course Report.

Applicants with transcripts from institutions where the language of instruction is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency.

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Tuition Fees

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15026 CAD / year

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2696 CAD / year

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