Diploma (Biotechnology - Health)

  • Country Canada
  • Course Duration 24 month
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ielts
  • Program Level Diploma
  • Education Required 2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Admission intake jan
  • Minimum GPA 50

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
CAD 100 CAD 14,150

Application Date

Application Start Date Application Closing Date
2023-01-20
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Program Description

  • Diploma degree in Biotechnology - Health at Georgian College is offered as 2 years (4 semesters) program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
  • Students are prepared for a career as a lab technician in a biomedical field.
  • This program provides both theoretical and practical aspects. Experimental techniques and use of scientific equipment across a variety of disciplines including biology, chemistry, and physics will form the basis of the program.
  • The program requirements are:
    • 17 Program Courses
    • 2 Communications Courses
    • 3 General Education Courses
  • To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year, and to graduate is 60%.
  • Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
  • Upon graduation, students will be able to perform a wide array of experiments and assays to answer clinically-related and scientific problems.
  • Georgian College provides a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries to eligible students.
  • Graduates will also be able to work at academic and clinical institutions in the context of supporting research labs and education of post-secondary students while performing analysis of biological samples in both public and private settings.
  • The average salary goes up to 42,000 USD after completion of the program.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
    • Grade 12 English (C or U)
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
    • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
    • Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U)
  • Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
  • Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
  • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
  • Intermediate Examination Certificate
  • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:
  • Application form: All international student applications must be submitted through the International Application System (IAS), where program availability is located.
  • CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
  • Academic DocumentsStudents need to show proof of graduation, subjects are taken and grades received.
  • Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
  • Clinical and field placement forms: Students have to submit documents required prior to the start of registration in order to ensure students' placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities.
  • ELP Scores: Students have to submit original or certified copies of English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.