Overview

This St. Lawrence College degree of Biotechnology Advanced is eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) under IRCC’s updated criteria for study permit applications submitted on or after June 25, 2025. Please consult the IRCC website for the most current information.

According to Statistics Canada, Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing global industries with Canada providing a strong and growing employer base in the biotech sector necessitating the demand for well-trained laboratory personnel.

Our program in Biotechnology Advanced offered at St. Lawrence College employs contemporary molecular biology, microbiology, immunology, chemistry, biochemistry, fermentation and protein technology, applied genetics, cell culture, environmental and analytical instrumentation labs that offer practical training in all aspects of biotechnology with a focus on the hands-on applied skills that ensure our students are ready for immediate integration into the work force.

The final 14-week semester of our program is dedicated to providing a real-world learning opportunity by placing our students in a research or industrial work site as an entry-level Biotechnologist.

Career

Biotechnology may be the best career for you if you are interested in:

A career that allows you to work in science from a hands-on perspective

Working to solve a broad variety of agricultural, medical, and environmental issues

An education that prepares you for a broad spectrum of science-related jobs

An advanced diploma that is part of an international growth industry and that provides you with direct pathways to earn a university degree

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Programme Structure

Course include:

Cell Biology

Biotechnology

General Chemistry Theory

General Chemistry Techniques

Computer Applications in Excel

Scientific Mathematics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kingston, 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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with the following prerequisites:

Grade 12 English at the C or U level
Grade 12 Math at the C or U level; MTC4C recommended
Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry at the C or U level
Grade 11 or 12 Biology at the C or U level

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Tuition Fees

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16430 CAD / year

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2721 CAD / year

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Living costs

Kingston

Canada

1015 - 1615 CAD / month

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Funding

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