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Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology (Fast Track) (Optional Co-op)
Centennial College - Morningside Campus, Canada
CAD 17550
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 125 Waived
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
88
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Centennial College's Biotechnology - Advanced Fast-Track program sees qualified college or university graduates gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the three-year Biotechnology program and receive their technologist advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).
In the Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast Track) courses, you'll learn the scientific principles, techniques and skills to work in industrial microbiology and chemistry. Specialized study in biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, and clinical and environmental microbiology will also be included.
Your opportunity to understand theory and gain technical practice will be combined with many opportunities for you to enhance your experience. Additionally, project work, in consultation with faculty, will help you to further develop your skills in research, laboratory techniques, report writing and presentation.
You'll learn to:
- Perfect your aseptic techniques;
- Isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from many types of samples (the human body, water, soil, air, food, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic products);
- Accurately calibrate and use a range of instruments such as pH and BOD meters, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers (regular/IR/UV), HPLCs, centrifuges, PCR thermocyclers and gel electrophoresis equipment;
- Prepare microbiological media and reagents;
- Culture pathogenic microbes;
- Design and perform advanced microbiology and microbial genetics experiments;
- Use microorganisms to assay pharmaceutical products.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 5 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) 
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 88.0 Minimum Listening - 22.0 Minimum Reading - 22.0 Minimum Writing - 22.0 Minimum Speaking - 22.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 125.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a degree or three-year college diploma in chemistry/biology, engineering, or related discipline.
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Tuition Fee
The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.
Average Tuition Fee Per Year
17550
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 125 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
12000 Per year
Average Cost of Living
(CAD)
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Scholarships
International Mobility Scholarship
Centennial College is committed to supporting international students as they navigate their unique educational paths to Canada. If you’re an International student considering our wide-ranging programs in September 2025 programs, we invite you to apply for the NEW Centennial College International Mobility Scholarship.
Scholarship Overview:
Centennial College is offering 85 scholarships annually, each valued at $4,000, distributed in two instalments:
- $2,000 during your first year at Centennial College
- $2,000 during your second year of study
Eligibility Criteria:
To qualify for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a non-resident, non-citizen of Canada
- Be fully accepted into the first year of a 2-year or longer program at Centennial College
- Have an admission average above 65% (OSSD equivalent)
- Complete and submit the International Scholarship Application
Additionally, a minimum number of awards will be reserved for female applicants pursuing STEM-related programs.
How to Apply:
- All eligible students who have accepted their offer for September 2025 will receive the scholarship application via email. Please check your inbox for details.
- To apply, submit your International Scholarship Application before the deadline of May 1, 2025.
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