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Biotechnology 3601<br />
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION<br />
2 years/4 semesters Fall Ontario College Diploma Morningside<br />
Biotechnology is an exciting sector where breakthroughs in technology are based on biology.<br />
Numerous in-demand career opportunities exist in this field within the pharmaceutical, food, and<br />
cosmetics industries. Be prepared to become a laboratory technician after gaining practical skills<br />
in microbiology, chemistry (analytical), organic chemistry, and biochemistry — while also learning<br />
laboratory techniques and safety procedures. Additionally, you learn to isolate, enumerate, and<br />
identify microorganisms from various samples; prepare specimens for staining; aseptically handle<br />
materials; and much more. The program’s project-based approach includes independently-designed<br />
microbiology projects to enhance your problem-solving and research skills. When you graduate, use<br />
this well-rounded knowledge and skill set to go further faster.<br />
Program Accreditation and Recognition<br />
• This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied<br />
science profession, and as such, has received national program accreditation from Technology Accreditation<br />
Canada (TAC).<br />
• The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC<br />
nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Technician<br />
(C.Tech.) category as well as the OACETT language benchmark requirement.<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),<br />
or equivalent, or mature student status<br />
(19 years or older)<br />
• Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent<br />
(minimum grade required), or take the<br />
Centennial College English Skills Assessment<br />
for Admission<br />
• Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12<br />
Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent<br />
(minimum grade required), or take a<br />
Centennial College Engineering Math Skills<br />
Assessment for Admission<br />
• English language proficiency<br />
centennialcollege.ca/3601<br />
abes@centennialcollege.ca<br />
416-289-5000 ext. 58123<br />
CAREER OUTLOOK<br />
Quality assurance technician / Microbiology lab technician / Microbiology laboratory analyst<br />
Biotechnology – Advanced 3602<br />
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS<br />
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY<br />
AND APPLIED SCIENCE<br />
LENGTH INTAKE CREDENTIAL LOCATION<br />
3 years/6 semesters Fall Ontario College Advanced Diploma Morningside<br />
OPTIONAL CO-OP<br />
If you are science-minded, fascinated with technology, and enjoy problem-solving, Biotechnology<br />
turns these qualities into a career in industrial microbiology and chemistry. In addition to specialized<br />
biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, and clinical and environmental<br />
microbiology study, project work enhances your research skills, laboratory techniques, report writing,<br />
and presentations. Also learn to isolate, enumerate, and identify microorganisms from samples;<br />
accurately calibrate and use a range of instruments; prepare microbiological media and reagents to<br />
culture pathogenic microbes; and more. Our holistic approach ensures you are comfortable as part of<br />
a team and in leadership roles.<br />
Program Accreditation and Recognition<br />
• This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied<br />
science profession, and as such, has received national program accreditation from Technology Accreditation<br />
Canada (TAC).<br />
• The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC<br />
nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Engineering<br />
Technologist (C.E.T.) category as well as the OACETT technology report and language benchmark requirements.<br />
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD),<br />
or equivalent, or mature student status<br />
(19 years or older).<br />
• Grade 12 English (C or U), or equivalent<br />
(minimum grade required), or take the<br />
Centennial College English Skills Assessment<br />
for Admission.<br />
• Grade 11 Mathematics (M or U) or Grade 12<br />
Mathematics (C or U), or equivalent<br />
(minimum grade required), or take a<br />
Centennial College Engineering Math Skills<br />
Assessment for Admission.<br />
• English language proficiency<br />
Note: Additional requirements apply to participate in co-op.<br />
Visit the program page on our website for details.<br />
centennialcollege.ca/3602<br />
abes@centennialcollege.ca<br />
416-289-5000 ext. 58123<br />
CAREER OUTLOOK<br />
Quality control technologist / Production and research scientist / Laboratory technologist<br />
116 Biological, Environmental and Food Sciences centennialcollege.ca/our-programs
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