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Diploma of Biotechnology - Advanced
- Toronto, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Three-year Ontario College advanced diploma in Biotechnology - Advanced at the Seneca@York campus (hybrid delivery).
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in Biotechnology - Advanced to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to Anatomy
- Histology
- Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Research technologist in life sciences
- Laboratory technician
- Research assistant
Curriculum
- 6-semester programme (3 Years). Early courses include Biology
- Chemistry
- Science Survival. Later study covers Advanced Computer Applications
- Biology
- Chemistry. Final-term courses include Anatomy and Histology
- Advanced Techniques in Biotechnology
- Cell Physiology. The programme has an optional work term.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma with the programme's course prerequisites (for example Grade 12 English C or U)
- English proof
- Grade 10-12 transcripts.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent secondary diploma; Grade 10-12 transcripts showing programme prerequisites
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30)
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 105-110
- Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162)
- IELTS Academic 6
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $17,783 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 CAD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Seneca@York Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
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Program starts
September 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is $17,783 CAD per year. The application fee is $90 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no skill below 5.5), TOEFL iBT no skill below 4 of 6 (20 of 30), PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 105-110, Cambridge 169 (no skill below 162), IELTS Academic 6.