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Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast-Track)
Durham College - Oshawa Campus, Canada
CAD 15225
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
12 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
In this program designed specifically for applicants with existing academic credentials, students with a degree in science can expand their knowledge of the biotechnology industry and complete their Biotechnology advanced diploma in fewer semesters. Biotechnology touches a broad range of industries including health, pharmaceuticals, food production and agriculture. The discipline has created knowledge and products essential to our continued livelihood such as vaccines to prevent disease, pest-resistant plants, environmentally friendly biofuels and improved detection of diseases.
Graduates of the Biotechnology – Advanced program are competitively qualified to work in a range of industries including those focused on food, the environment, pharmaceuticals, natural health products and cannabis. Learning within state-of-the-art labs using industry-grade equipment, students learn how living organisms or parts of living organisms can provide new methods of production and development of new products in a range of industries as well as the regulations which govern the use of these techniques. Our courses are rooted in real-world applications and our extensive analytical instrumentation lab provides practical, hands-on training. Students graduate with a strong base of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to draw from in their future careers.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 7 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
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 57
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a degree or diploma in a directly related field of study or comparable credential completed within the last five years
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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
15225
Tuition Fee
(CAD)
CAD 100 Waived
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 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.
Check program website for more information about funding options.
Scholarships
International students commencing programs at Durham College will be eligible for a variety of scholarships that can help offset the cost of their studies. The awards are open only to new full-time international students in their first program of study at Durham College.
English Proficiency Entrance Scholarship
Eligibility |
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Students must: |
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Exemptions: |
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To note: |
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Award Up To $1,000 | Award Up To $1,500 |
• Grade 12 English final of 80%** • Cape – Grade 2 • CSEC (CXC) – Grade 1 • A Level – Grade B • 0 Level – Grade A/7 • BGSCE – Grade A • B2 WAEC • KSCE – Grade A- • Academic IELTS 7.5 • TOEFL (IBT) 102 • IB English A HL – Grade 5 • UCE – Grade 1 • DUO LINGO 120 |
• Grade 12 English final of 85%** • CAPE – Grade 1 • A Level – Grade A/A* • O Level – Grade A*/8 or 9 • A1 WAEC • KSCE – Grade A • Academic IELTS 8.0 • TOEFL (IBT) 110 • IB English A HL – Grade 6 or 7 |
*English Language Proficiency results must be submitted at the time of application and fees must be paid by the deadline shown on your Letter of Acceptance to be considered. University level English results are not considered for scholarships.
**Grade 12 English grade will be considered if from a Canadian or U.S.A curriculum only.
Academic Excellence Scholarships
Students who achieve academic excellence in their program of study may be awarded an in-course scholarship valued up to $1,000CAD. 14 International students were recipients in the 2016-2017 academic year. Recipients are invited to an awards ceremony to celebrate their achievements.
Application And Notification
Students do not need to directly apply for a scholarship. Durham College staff will assess each student based on the English scores and notify successful recipients via email.
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