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Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology

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Algonquin College

woodroffe, Canada

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Key information
Duration 		: 3 Year
Study Type 		: Full Time
Tuition fees 		: 15.00 CAD / Per Year
Exam Accepted 		: IELTS 6.0/9 | TOEFL 80/120 | PTE 60/90
Exam Intake 		: Sep
Conditional Scholarship 		: NA
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  • Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology

  • Learn the science that drives biotechnology careers.

    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 and molecular biology
  • microbiology and tissue culture
  • chemistry, biochemistry and analytical instrumentation
  • biochemical engineering, and
  • quality systems for professional labs and manufacturing environments

  • As a student, you have the opportunity to carry out experiments and use state of the art laboratory instruments and tools throughout the program. You will meet alumni, and have the opportunity to attend industry talks and professional networking events.

    You have the opportunity to work with government and industry professionals through optional field placements 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. Graduates may seek employment in the production and testing of medical devices, the manufacutre of pharmaceuticals and biologics and the production and testing of food/beverage products.

    Upon graduation, you may have the credentials to continue your education through articulation agreements between a number of colleges and universities. See details at www.algonquincollege.com/pathways/.

    SUCCESS FACTORS

    This program is well suited for students who:

  • Are attracted to new technologies.
  • Enjoy active and energetic job roles.
  • Work well in team-oriented environments.
  • Are inquisitive and thorough.
  • Enjoy working with their hands.

  • Careers

    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.

    Learning Outcomes

    The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  • Perform laboratory duties independently and in compliance with pertinent legislation and regulations, as well as biotechnology standards and guidelines.
  • Collaborate in implementing and evaluating quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
  • Select and implement best practices for sustainability.
  • Complete complex biotechnological applications using advanced principles of chemistry, biology and biostatistics as well as basic principles of physics.
  • Co-ordinate, implement and validate laboratory procedures to carry out quantitative and qualitative tests and analyses.
  • Co-ordinate, implement and validate standard cell culture procedures under aseptic conditions.
  • Co-ordinate, implement and validate molecular biology procedures.
  • Manage biological data to support biological scientists and researchers in capturing, organizing/summarizing and storing data.
  • Prepare, analyze, interpret, maintain and communicate scientific data effectively.
  • Develop and present a strategic plan for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
  • Apply basic business principles to biotechnology practices.
  • Identify and apply discipline-specific practices that contribute to the local and global community through social responsibility, economic commitment and environmental stewardship.

Entry Requirement

  • Applicants must have passed standard XII with a minimum of 50% or above in the required subjects (mentioned below) from one of the following certificates:
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC), or
  • TheIndia Senior School Certificate (ISSC) or
  • The Pre-University Examination Certificated or the Intermediate Examination Certificate
  • Applicant must be high school passed.

Application Process

  • 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.
  • 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. Domestic applicants with international transcripts must be evaluated through the International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS) or World Education Services (WES).
  • IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each band; OR TOEFL-Internet-based (iBT)-overall 88, with a minimum of 22 in each component: Reading 22; Listening 22; Speaking 22; Writing 22.

  • 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.

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