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Diploma of Ontario College in Biotechnology
- Toronto, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A two-year diploma training laboratory-ready biotechnology technicians.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Ontario College Diploma in Biotechnology. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Entry-level laboratory science roles across industries
- Further study
Curriculum
- Four-semester diploma. Courses include foundations of biology
- Chemistry I and II
- Introduction to biotechnology
- Biotechniques laboratory 1
- Chemical techniques laboratory 1
- Mathematics for biotechnology
- Biostatistical methods
- Human and cellular physiology
- And critical communications.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent including Grade 12 English and
- By programme
- Grade 11 or 12 mathematics or other courses
- Mature applicants 19+ considered
- Admission equivalency set by country of study
- English Language Proficiency Policy applies
- Some programmes need a portfolio or audition.
- No minimum grade published at level
- Programme-specific prerequisites and country equivalency apply.
Accepted academic background
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (secondary school completion, Mature applicants 19+), Programme prerequisites vary.
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 80 (20 in each skill)
- PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 550
- Cambridge PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo Cambridge 169 (no subscore below 162)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Portfolio (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,155 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | North Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Health & Life Sciences |
| Department | Department of Ontario College Diploma in Biotechnology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,155 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $23,448 CAD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), TOEFL PBT TOEFL iBT 80 (20 in each skill), PTE Academic TOEFL PBT 550, Cambridge PTE Academic 53, Duolingo Cambridge 169 (no subscore below 162).