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Centennial College

Biotechnology

Program Information

School:Centennial College
Faculty:School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science
Degree:Diploma; Co-op; Online; Advanced
Field of Study:Biotechnology
Description:This Biotechnology - Advanced program will prepare you with the scientific principles, techniques and skills required in industrial microbiology and chemistry. In this applied science program, you'll also study biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, and clinical and environmental microbiology. Your Biotechnology - Advanced courses will teach you to: isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from many types of samples; accurately calibrate and use instruments such as pH and BOD meters, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, HPLCs, centrifuges, PCR thermocyclers and gel electrophoresis equipment; prepare media and reagents to culture pathogenic microbes; design and perform advanced microbiology and microbial genetics experiments; isolate DNA and perform gel electrophoresis and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on samples.
URL:Biotechnology at Centennial College
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*

This cost estimate is based on two semesters and includes ancillary fees.

Admission Requirements

Prerequisites:*

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.

  •  Grade12 English 
  •   Mathematics 

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older).
  • Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission.
  • Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U), or equivalent (minimum grade required), or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission.

  • Additional Admission Requirements:
      To qualify for co-op, applicants are required to have: a minimum of 80% of courses completed from year one; a minimum C (60%) grade in COMM-170/171; and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program), Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada, Students who meet the above prerequisites will apply to transfer to the co-op program as scheduled, Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on April 11, 2023