Biotechnology

Humber Polytechnic - North
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Diploma, College
Nominal duration	2 years
Study language	English
Course code	BT211

Tuition fee	CA$17,765 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$375 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Tuition fee

CA$17,765 per year

The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition, health insurance and ancillary charges.

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

Registration fee

CA$375 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$75) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy.

Entry qualification	High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents): Grade 12 English Grade 12 Mathematics Grade 11 or 12 Biology Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

High School / Secondary Education (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):

Grade 12 English
Grade 12 Mathematics
Grade 11 or 12 Biology
Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry

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

Language requirements	English For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (Min Reading: 20, Min Listening: 20, Min Speaking: 20, Min Writing: 20) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105 Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

Language requirements

English

For direct admission, if English is not your first language, OR you did not complete a minimum of two years of full-time study at the secondary school level in an English language school system in a country where English is considered the primary language or the primary language of instruction and evaluation is English, with acceptable grades in all English courses, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.0 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 80 (Min Reading: 20, Min Listening: 20, Min Speaking: 20, Min Writing: 20)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 105

Other accepted language tests or evaluation methods.

More information	healthsciences.humber.ca/..technology.html

Humber’s Biotechnology diploma program prepares graduates with the transferable skills needed to build successful careers in a variety of biotechnology and research sectors. The program balances theoretical understanding with experiential practices in specific laboratory skills needed by employers. These practical components are the focus of the program and are developed and reinforced through the integration of practical laboratory experiences. Integrative laboratory projects are designed to simulate a real-life experience through the translation of theory to practice. The program provides a valuable specialization to students interested in life sciences programs without having to go elsewhere for practical laboratory skills training.

Students will benefit from:

laboratory skills development linked to industry demands
extensive applied/hands-on laboratory experience
simulated learning environments
integrative project work that links applied and academic fields (simulating real work experiences)
acquiring a recognized skill set applicable to a wide variety of employment opportunities
a unique integrated approach
learning to operate laboratory equipment stable in the field of science and biotechnology
learning to adapt to the changing field and stay current

State-of-the-art Labs

Students entering into the Biotechnology program will benefit from a state-of-the-art, biotechnology laboratory, equipped with the latest technologies and equipment and is designed to maximize the teaching and learning experience. Students spend 8 hours per week in the lab experiencing applied and practical skills.

Biotechnology has applications in many industrial fields such as health/medical, agriculture, food, non-food, environment, pharma/drug, etc. The wide extent of biotechnological application in modifying biological systems for specific and beneficial uses in the society has created an overwhelming demand for skilled talents. While Canada has the opportunity to capitalize on biotechnology, it has a critical shortage of highly skilled talents. Our program prepares students to move into entry-level laboratory science positions in diverse bio-based sectors such as: