Conestoga College - Doon
Conestoga College - Doon

299 Doon Valley Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

College Diploma - Biotechnology Technician - Fast Track (11641)

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Summary

The College Diploma - Biotechnology Technician - Fast Track program provides students with relevant previous educational experience an opportunity to complete the Biotechnology Technician diploma program in two semesters of full-time study. The Fast Track program gives students an opportunity to build on existing knowledge and experience in order to further develop their laboratory skills, technical expertise, fundamental understanding, and employability skills for careers in biotechnology and life science industries. Students will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on scenarios relevant to current innovations in the growing fields of biotechnology and life sciences.

The program aims to give students independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally, and to perform laboratory duties in compliance with all legislative guidelines. Training includes practical and technical instruction in several areas including biology, biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, cell culture, molecular biology, and computer applications.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

6

Writing

6

Listening

6

Speaking

6

Reading

10

Writing

10

Listening

10

Speaking

10

Program Intakes

Open date

October 2, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

October 2, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

2-Year Undergraduate Diploma

Program Level

1 year fast track college diploma

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$100 CAD

Application fee

$14588 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

ISR Fees: $750 per year
CSI International Health Fees: $530 per year
CSI Health Plan Fees: $300 per year
Technology Enhancement Fees: $250 per year
CSI Association Fees: $204 per year