Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters
Study language	English
Course code	3621

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 diploma or degree in chemistry/biology or 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

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

Overview

For qualified college or university graduates wanting to receive their diploma in two semesters, this Fast-track option will allow admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the two-year Biotechnology program.

Through practical microbiology and chemistry (analytical, organic and biochemistry) training, you’ll be prepared for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. While highlighting the aseptic technique and safety procedures, the program will also include independently designed microbiology projects that enhance problem-solving and research skills.

You’ll learn to: isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from various samples; prepare specimens for staining, calibrate and use a range of instruments, prepare microbiological media and reagents and culture pathogenic microbes, use microorganisms to assay pharmaceutical products and more.

Career opportunities

• Quality assurance technician
• Microbiology lab technician
• Chemist – calibration
• Sterile specialist
• Analytical chemist/microbiologist
• Microbiology laboratory analyst
• QC raw material analyst

Areas of Employment

Graduates typically start their careers as quality control technicians in a broad range of industries (food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals) and also in related government agencies.