Kitchener,
ON,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Ontario College Diploma in Biotechnology Technician in Kitchener Canada | Conestoga College
Conestoga College
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Kitchener Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
14,588
(c. USD10,463.01)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
This program equips students with essential laboratory techniques, technical expertise, foundational knowledge, and career-ready skills for the Biotechnology and Life Sciences sectors. Through an immersive, scenario-based curriculum, students engage with cutting-edge developments in these expanding fields. The program fosters both independent growth and teamwork, preparing students to conduct lab work while adhering to regulatory standards. Hands-on training covers multiple disciplines such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, cell culture, molecular biology, and computational methods. Biotechnology Technician graduates will be prepared for dynamic roles across the bio-economy, spanning environmental science, agriculture, food production, pharmaceuticals, biomedical technologies, chemical analysis, and other innovative industries.
Duration: 2 years
Intake: May 2024
Location: Kitchener – Doon Campus
Qualification: Ontario College Diploma
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Admission requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma OSSD or equivalent or 19 years of age or older with mature student status See Mature Student definition for details
Grade 12 compulsory English C or U or equivalent OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications COMM1251 or equivalent
Grade 12 Mathematics C or U or equivalent OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics MATH1395
Two 2 sciences are required from the following
one of grade 11 or 12 Chemistry C or U or Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry SCIE1030 or equivalent
one of grade 11 or 12 Biology C or U or Conestoga College Preparatory Biology SCIE1010 or equivalent
one of grade 11 or 12 Physics C or U or equivalent
one of Grade 11 or 12 Science SNC3M or SNC4M
Note re admission requirements
Applicants who wish to pursue a university degree after completing their diploma are encouraged to take Advanced Functions MHF4U as this is an entrance requirement for Honours Bachelor of Science programs
IELTS overall band of 6 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80 Effective January 2024 no individual skill less than 20
Ontario Secondary School Diploma OSSD or equivalent or 19 years of age or older with mature student status See Mature Student definition for details
Grade 12 compulsory English C or U or equivalent OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications COMM1251 or equivalent
Grade 12 Mathematics C or U or equivalent OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics MATH1395
Two 2 sciences are required from the following
one of grade 11 or 12 Chemistry C or U or Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry SCIE1030 or equivalent
one of grade 11 or 12 Biology C or U or Conestoga College Preparatory Biology SCIE1010 or equivalent
one of grade 11 or 12 Physics C or U or equivalent
one of Grade 11 or 12 Science SNC3M or SNC4M
Note re admission requirements
Applicants who wish to pursue a university degree after completing their diploma are encouraged to take Advanced Functions MHF4U as this is an entrance requirement for Honours Bachelor of Science programs
IELTS overall band of 6 with no band less than 5.5
TOEFL iBT 80 Effective January 2024 no individual skill less than 20
Tuition
CAD
14,588