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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Introduction to the Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology (GDB) is a graduate certification designed for students who hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Science, or related discipline, and have little
o work experience in Biotechnology, to enhance their competitiveness and employability in the biotechnology sector.
Program Overview
The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is designed to provide professional preparation for our graduates to fill current labor needs in the biotechnology sector and strengthen the Canadian economy. This program represents a subset of the courses taken by students in the Master's in Biotechnology Management program, but unlike these master's students, GDB students will not take the Graduate Diploma in Management (GDM) nor an internship.
Program Structure
The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is designed to augment the education and training that students have received past their undergraduate degrees. As the courses offered in the GDB are tailored to be industry-centric, the program is designed to increase access of students to the Biotech industry sector and to promote their success there.
Key Features
- Industry-informed Curriculum
- Industry-context Laboratory Training
- Interactions with Biotechnology Professionals
Application Period
The application period for the Fall semester is from October 8, 2025, to March 15, 2026. Limited seats are available, and offers are made on a rolling basis until seats are filled.
Program Learning Outcomes
The program is designed to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Depth and breadth of knowledge
- Research and Scholarship
- Level of application of knowledge
- Professional capacity/autonomy
- Level of communications skills
- Awareness of limits of knowledge
Program Delivery
The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology will be housed in the Faculty of Science at the Markham Campus, where brand new purpose-built laboratory facilities and equipment will be available for the program.