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School: Seneca College

ProgramBiotechnology - Advanced                             

Program

Biotechnology -   Advanced

Faculty

Science &   Engineering

Credential

Diploma

Duration

3 Years

Starting Month

Fall, Winter

Co-op opportunities

Optional

 

Program Description:

This program prepares you to work as a research technologist in life sciences through familiarization with scientific methods, experimental techniques and research equipment. You'll gain the theoretical and practical training to perform assays with the level of efficiency, precision and accuracy necessary for research and development work.

Since the number of seats at the third semester level is limited, students who fail to maintain a semester GPA of at least 2.5 during their first year and each subsequent semester will be transferred to an alternative program within the School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry.

You'll study a wide range of topics, including: molecular genetics, immunology, tissue culture, virology, biological and biochemical techniques, histology, cell biology, biochemistry, computers and statistics, as well as a common first year of basic biology, chemistry and mathematics.

Admission Requirements:

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)      or equivalent with:

    • Grade 12 English: ENG4(C) or ENG4(U)

    • Grade 12 Mathematics: (C) or (U) or       Grade 11 Mathematics: MCR3(U)

    • Grade 11 Biology: (C) or (U)

    • Grade 12 Chemistry: (C)

  • OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or      older) with the above prerequisite course(s), their equivalent(s) or      appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program      credits.

 

Tuition Fees:

Campus

Seneca@York

Tuition

6,410.50

Alumni Fee

7.25

Convocation   Fee*

50.00

Health   Insurance**

783.97

Health and   Wellness Fee

5.00

Seneca Student   Federation Fee

56.50

Student   Athletic Fee

40.70

Student Bursary   Levy

3.00

Student Life   Fee

5.00

Student Sport   Build Fee

25.00

Student Support   Fee

30.00

Technology Fee

120.00

Total Fees Due (first semester in academic   year)

$7,536.92

Book & Supply Costs


Semester

1

2

3

4

5

Total per Semester

700.00

30.00

520.00

100.00

120.00








 

Career:

Become a research technologist in life sciences. Earn your advanced diploma in the Biotechnology – Advanced program and you'll be prepared for a rewarding career in research laboratories of university, hospital and government institutes, as well as in the research and development areas of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Credits Transfer:

Location

University/College

Degrees Available

Ontario           

Carleton University

Any relevant major

University of Guelph

Bachelor   of Science 
  Bachelor of Science (Honours) in the Molecular Biosciences

Lakehead University

Honours Bachelor of   Science (Applied Life Sciences)

University of   Ontario Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Allied   Health Sciences (BAHSc) (Honours)

Bachelor of Science   (BSc) (Honours) in Biological Science – Direct Entry

Canada

Royal Roads   University

Bachelor of Science   in Environmental Science, Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management,   Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice or Bachelor of Arts in   Environmental Practice

U.S.

University at   Buffalo

Bachelor of Science   in Biotechnology

 

Link to Seneca College Official Website

http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/BTA.html