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Biotechnology Technician

College: CONS   Program: 1164   Campus: DO


About the Program

This program provides students with the laboratory skills and technical knowledge required for employment as technicians. Training includes practical and technical instruction in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, cell culture, molecular biology, computer applications, and communication skills relevant to the biotechnology industry.

Program Facts

Length: Two-year Ontario College Diploma program
Location: Doon (Kitchener)
Start: September
First-Year Capacity: 48
Tuition: Please refer to Fees Chart for more detail
*Fees are higher for international students on a Student Visa.
*Recreation/Athletics, Graduation/Alumni, Insurance, as well as program-related costs such as books and supplies are additional.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, OR age 19 years of age or older.
  • Grade 12 compulsory English C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1270).
  • Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, OR Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1395).
  • Two (2) Sciences are required from the following: grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, C or U, or equivalent; grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U, or equivalent; grade 11 or 12 Physics, C or U, or equivalent; Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry (SCIE1030) or Conestoga College Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010), Conestoga College Preparatory Physics (SCIE1020).


  • For more information on preparatory programs, visit Academic Upgrading

Note:

  • English and/or mathematics testing may be required.

Admission Procedures

  • Academic strength is calculated by averaging all submitted senior level secondary school marks or test results (or equivalent) of the required subjects.
  • Ten (10) additional marks are added to each Advanced level, OAC, U, U/C course used in the calculation of academic strength.
  • Twenty (20) additional marks are added to each post-secondary course used in the calculation of academic strength.
  • Applicants meeting the minimum academic strength (60% for 2008) will be invited to attend a Program Information Session.
  • Final selection is based on the academic strength.
  • A sound mathematical and English background is important for success in this program and is considered during the admission selection process. Minimum cutoffs apply.

For program information call the Information Centre for details at 519-748-5220 ext. 3656.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)

Adults with significant life and work experience may receive credits toward a college certificate or diploma program through an assessment process. The learning may have taken place through employment, non-credit courses, independent study, conferences and seminars or volunteer activities. Prior learning must be measurable at the college level and meet Conestoga's standards of achievement for current courses. Evaluation is done through a challenge exam or portfolio development. Successful completion results in a credit on a Conestoga College transcript. To begin the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) process please visit: www.conestogac.on.ca/caa/testing/plar.jsp or call 519-748-5220 x2260.

Disclaimer The College reserves the right to alter information including requirements and fees, and to cancel at any time, a program, course, a program major or option, change the location and/or term in which a program or course is offered, or change the program curriculum as necessary to meet current competencies in the job market or for budgetary reasons, or withdraw an offer of admission both prior to and after its acceptance by an applicant or student because of insufficient applications or registrations, over-acceptance of offers of admission, budgetary constraints, or for other such reasons. In the event the College exercises such a right, the College’s sole liability will be the return of monies paid by the applicant or student to the College.