Overview

As a student attending the Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) at Conestoga College , you will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on knowledge and skills relevant to current innovations in the growing field of biotechnology.

You will acquire theoretical, practical, and technical knowledge in biotechnology emphasizing biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental chemistry, molecular analysis, regulatory affairs, and bioinformatics.

This unique degree aims to give you independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally. You will engage in performing laboratory techniques and analysis with a wide variety of instrumentation currently used in fields such as forensics, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and food sciences, environmental sciences, cannabis production and quality, and more. The programme will offer opportunities to develop critical thinking, professional communication, and leadership skills that will enable you to work successfully in a team environment.

Careers

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) degree at Conestoga College, you will be well-equipped with the theory and hands-on skills needed to analyze and interpret laboratory tests and experimental results that are in demand in the biotechnology industry.
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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cell Biology

Strategies for Career Success

Math for Biotechnology

Microbiology

Scientific and Technical Communications
Probability and Statistics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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February 1: After this date, colleges consider applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until programs are full.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Blended

Campus Location

Kitchener, Canada

Disciplines

Biotechnology View 42 other Bachelors in Biotechnology in Canada

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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88

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58

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6.5

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or 19 years of age or older.

A minimum of six (6) Grade 12 courses with a minimum cumulative average of 65%.

The following Grade 12 U courses are required:

English (ENG4U) with a minimum grade of 65%
Chemistry (SCH4U) with a minimum grade of 65%
Biology (SBI4U) with a minimum grade of 65%
Any U level Math

Two (2) other Grade 12 U or M courses.

Technological requirements

To effectively participate in this program, you are required to have reliable Internet access and a device you can bring on campus that meets the suggested requirements below.

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Tuition Fees

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16440 CAD / year

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6354 CAD / year

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