Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast-Track) (Optional Co-op)

Centennial College - Morningside
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Advanced Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years, plus 2 Optional Co-op terms
Study language	English
Course code	3622

Tuition fee	CA$18,951 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,206), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$18,951 per year

The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$17,206), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A college diploma or university degree in chemistry/biology, engineering, or related discipline. Note: Transcript review. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess:

A college diploma or university degree in chemistry/biology, engineering, or related discipline.

Note: Transcript review.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 84 (min Reading: 21, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 21, min Writing: 21) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 84 (min Reading: 21, min Listening: 21, min Speaking: 21, min Writing: 21)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..advanced-fast-track

Centennial College’s Biotechnology – Advanced Fast-Track program sees qualified college or university graduates gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the three-year Biotechnology program and receive their technologist advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

In the Biotechnology – Advanced (Fast Track) courses, you’ll learn the scientific principles, techniques and skills to work in industrial microbiology and chemistry. Specialized studies in biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, and clinical and environmental microbiology will also be included.

Your opportunity to understand the theory and gain technical practice will be combined with many opportunities for you to enhance your experience. Additionally, in consultation with faculty, project work will help you further develop your skills in research, laboratory techniques, report writing and presentation.

You’ll learn to:

Perfect your aseptic techniques;
Isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from many types of samples (the human body, water, soil, air, food, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic products);
Accurately calibrate and use a range of instruments such as pH and BOD meters, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers (regular/IR/UV), HPLCs, centrifuges, PCR thermocyclers and gel electrophoresis equipment;
Prepare microbiological media and reagents;
Culture pathogenic microbes;
Design and perform advanced microbiology and microbial genetics experiments;
Use microorganisms to assay pharmaceutical products.

Co-op Option

The co-op option will allow you to gain hands-on experience while you complete two co-op work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in this co-op option, you must complete an application process in the first semester. If academically qualified, you may be admitted to the co-op program.

When you graduate, your diploma will highlight the co-op credential.