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Diploma
Diploma of Biotechnology Technician
- Kitchener, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- Hybrid
- Diploma
About the program
Two-year diploma in laboratory skills for biotechnology and life science industries.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate knowledge of Biotechnology Technician. Apply concepts and skills introduced in the curriculum
- including Two-year programme with practical and technical instruction in biology
- biochemistry
- microbiology
- analytical. Communicate findings and complete discipline-appropriate tasks.
Career outcomes
- Laboratory technician
- Laboratory analyst
- Quality assurance/control technician
- Research assistant (environmental
- Agricultural
- Food
Curriculum
- Two-year programme with practical and technical instruction in biology
- biochemistry
- microbiology
- analytical chemistry
- cell culture
- molecular biology and computer applications
- using scenarios drawn from current biotechnology and life science work. A pathway leads to the Bachelor of Environmental Public Health.
Entry requirements
Academic
- OSSD or equivalent
- Or age 19+ with mature student status
- Grade 12 English (C/U) and
- For many programmes
- Grade 11 or 12 Mathematics
- Minimum 60% average of the required subjects
- Programme cutoffs apply
Accepted academic background
OSSD or equivalent, or 19+ with mature student status; programme prerequisites vary
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 80
- PTE Academic 53
- Duolingo 110
Documents you’ll need
- Passport Identification Page
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Proof of Available Funds
- English Proficiency Evidence if Required
How to apply
- Review the program entry requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic transcripts and identification documents. Check required language scores and program prerequisites. Submit the international student application. Pay the applicable fee and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,735 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $2,500 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Kitchener - Doon |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health & Life Sciences |
| Department | Department of Biotechnology Technician |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Potential institutional or external awards may be available to eligible international students at Conestoga College. Confirm current eligibility, funding amount and deadlines with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program 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 $18,735 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $2,500 CAD. The estimated living cost is $20,950 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 80, PTE Academic 53, Duolingo 110.