Diploma of Biotechnology
- London, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (666667 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
- Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Biopharmaceutical sector
- Drug manufacturing
- Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
- Food production improvement
Curriculum
- Year 1: Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
- Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
- Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent (or mature applicant)
- With programme-specific Grade 11 or 12 courses
- Usually Grade 12 English (C or U) and for some programmes maths or sciences at 60-70%. Equivalencies by country are on each programme page. English: IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT 79 (4.5 on the 2026 scale)
- PTE Academic 53 or Duolingo 105
- Health and aviation programmes need higher scores.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 7.0 (6.5 in reading and listening
- TOEFL iBT 7.0 in writing and speaking)
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 88
- Cambridge PTE Academic 65
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the programme page for requirements
- English scores and the open intake. Apply online through Fanshawe's Virtual Admission System and pay the CAD 100 application fee through Flywire. Upload high school transcripts and any college or university transcripts. The International Centre issues the Letter of Admission. Pay the tuition deposit (CAD 2
- 300
- One semester or one year
- By citizenship). Request the Provincial Attestation Letter in VAS
- Then apply for the study permit with the Letter of Admission and proof of funds. Submit the International Student Form and join arrival orientation.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $18,112 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Advanced Manufacturing, Science and Transportation Technology |
| Department | Department of Biotechnology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 666667 years |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
ClosedProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $18,112 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $24,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.0 (6.5 in reading and listening, TOEFL iBT 7.0 in writing and speaking), PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 88, Cambridge PTE Academic 65.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.