Ontario College Diploma in Biotechnology in Toronto Canada | Centennial College

Centennial College | Toronto Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD 17,722
(c. USD12,710.82)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months

Centennial College's Biotechnology program equips you for a career as a laboratory technician specializing in quality control and assurance across food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic sectors.

The curriculum emphasizes hands-on training in industrial microbiology, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry, with strong focus on laboratory techniques and safety protocols.

This applied science program stands out through its project-based learning model, featuring student-designed microbiology projects that develop critical problem-solving and research abilities.

Key learning outcomes include:

Mastering techniques to isolate, count, and identify microorganisms from diverse sources (water, soil, air, biological specimens, food, and commercial products);
Developing expertise in specimen preparation and light microscopy;
Gaining advanced skills in aseptic material handling;


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
  • Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial English Admission Test
  • Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission

English Language Requirements

  • A TOEFL score of 550 (paper-based) or 80+ (internet based with no test below 20)
  • IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0+ (with no single test score below 5.5)
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) with an overall band score of 60
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of 51 plus
  • ITEP (International Test of English Proficiency) score of 3.7 plus.

Tuition CAD 17,722

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