Program Overview

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Biotechnology

Biotechnology is essential in combating hunger, disease, and pollution. Gain the hands-on skills you need to work in a laboratory setting, contributing to new discoveries and advancements in this field.

Credential

Ontario College Diploma

Duration

Four semesters

Start Date(s)

• January (Winter)
• September (Fall)

Locations

• Belleville

Open to

• International Students
• Domestic Students

CIP Code

41.0101

Find your career

A career in biotechnology holds many opportunities to make an impact in government, industry, education, and medical facilities.

• There is a growing demand for skilled technicians, lab technologists, and research assistants.
• It is used in developing precision medicines, engineering better crops, and in environmental decontamination to restore polluted spaces.
• You could work in life sciences, agriculture, food production, pharmaceuticals, and sanitation or health research.
• Graduates also find opportunities in regulation and enforcement, quality control, and sales.

Our grads get great jobs

• Quality Assurance and Quality Control Lab Technician, Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company, Vankleek Hill
• Senior Primary Inspector, Canada Food Inspection Agency
• Research and Development, Royal Military College of Canada
• Biopharmaceutical Production Assistant, Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
• Research Technologist, Environmental Health, Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada
• Health Researcher, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
• Brewmaster/Biotechnician, Huntsville Wine and Beer
• Chemical Engineering Technologist, DuPont Canada Co., Kingston

Is it for you?

People who succeed in biotechnology:

• May be fans of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
• Are drawn by the potential of science to make people’s lives better.
• Have strong skills in math and science.

How you'll learn

Experiential learning

Study in the newly equipped Bay of Quinte Skills Centre:

• Hands-on learning combines classroom theory and practical, lab-based instruction.
• Work in state-of-the-art Instrumentation and Molecular Biology labs equipped with PCR and DNA sequencing technology.
• Get experience with a wide variety of instrumentation used in genetics, microbiology, fermentation, and forensics.

Expand your opportunities in Biosciences

Overlapping areas of study provide the option to fast-track your way to a second diploma in Chemical Engineering Technician or Environmental Technician in just one more year of study.

Outstanding faculty make the difference

Learn with active, involved instructors who are committed to students’ success.

Courses

Semester One

• BIOS1013 Cell Biology Lab
• BIOS1012 Cell Biology Lecture
• COMM1068 Communications
• CHEM1019 Introduction to Applied Chemistry-Lab
• CHEM1018 Introduction to Applied Chemistry-Lecture
• MATH1003 Mathematics for Biosciences 1
• CHEM1001 Organic Chemistry 1
• BIOS1010 Sustainability

Semester Two

• CHEM1016 Applied Chemistry 2-Lab
• CHEM1015 Applied Chemistry 2-Lecture
• CHEM1013 Applied Organic Chem Techniques
• BIOS1001 Introduction to Microbiology
• MATH1004 Mathematics for Biosciences 2
• CHEM1014 Organic Chemistry 2
• BIOS1002 Organismal Biology & Taxonomy
• BIOS1007 Technical Communications in Biosciences
• GNED1100 Becoming a Global Changemaker

Semester Three

• CHEM2010 Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM2009 Analytical Techniques
• MATH2002 Data Analysis 1
• BIOS2009 Forensics
• BIOS2003 Genetics
• CHEM2006 Instrumentation 1-Lab
• CHEM2001 Instrumentation 1-Lecture
• BIOS2000 Microbiology
• GNED General Education Elective

Semester Four

• BIOS2007 Biotechnology
• BIOS2001 Fermentation
• WKPL2089 Industry Research & Career Prep
• CHEM2002 Instrumentation 2
• BIOS3002 Nutraceuticals
• BIOS2004 Pharmacology
• GNED General Education Elective

Admission requirements

Required academic preparation

• OSSD/OSSGD or equivalent with courses at the general, advanced, (C), (U) or (M) level, AND
• Grade 12 English (C) level or equivalent

OR

• Mature applicant

Recommended academic preparation

• Grade 12 Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics at the (C), (U) or general level
• Grade 11 or 12 Biology at the (C), (U) or general level
• Applicants with a related degree or diploma may be considered for advanced standing or direct entry into year two

Costs

Domestic students

• Domestic Tuition: $2,722.08
• Full-Time Ancillary Fees: $1,595.26
• Total: $4,317.34

International students

• International Tuition: $15,900
• Full-Time Ancillary Fees: $1,595.26
• Mandatory Health Insurance: $659
• Total: $17,254.26

Further study

Pathways and university transfer

What’s next? Build on the knowledge and skills you learned at Loyalist by continuing your academic journey. Return to Loyalist to complete a second diploma or a post-graduate program in as little as a year, or receive credit recognition for your Loyalist studies when pursuing a degree at a university.

Study Abroad

Explore opportunities to continue your studies in Ireland.

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• Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees
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