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Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Advanced Fleming College - Sutherland Campus (Peterborough) Fleming College - Sutherland Campus (Peterborough), Canada

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CAD 19447

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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24 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

The Biotechnology - Advanced program prepares students to analyze forensic, DNA and other medical applications data in automated lab environments.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
With a career in the field of biotechnology with an emphasis in forensics, you have diverse employment opportunities, from working in biological research to quality assurance, to medical or health-related fields, tracking down criminals or identifying victims of crime. Laboratory related occupations are among the fastest growing occupations in the economy. With specialization in forensics and biotechnology, this program is unique and its graduates are in demand in this emerging field. This advanced diploma program would traditionally take six semesters to complete. However, the program has been designed in an accelerated, compressed format, to provide six semesters of course work over five semesters.

In their final, fifth semester, students can complete their full-time internship from April to August - giving graduates the advantage of getting out into the workforce faster. (Should they so choose, students may defer the summer internship until the fall.) Courses in the program integrate theory and practice opportunities in labs and practice settings. Graduates will be critical thinkers with problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills and a solid foundation in forensic/DNA/medical applications.

WHY CHOOSE FLEMING
This cross-disciplinary program combines elements from the life sciences, quality control and assurance through ISO17025 regulations, applied computing, forensic science, automation, policing, and business skills. This gives graduates the benefit of having the multiple, job-ready skills that employers are seeking. The program has been developed in response to identified industry needs and a skills shortage in this field. Today's lab environment requires technicians with skills in information technology, data management and data analysis. The college has programs, courses and faculty who specialize in these areas, as well as state-of-the-art technology to support the use of applied technology in laboratory environments. Students will benefit from Fleming's growing faculty expertise in this field. As well, Fleming College is a founding partner in the Greater Peterborough Innovation Cluster. This strategic alliance between local private and public sector partners was created to advance local research of DNA and forensic science and develop economic growth opportunities, new technology businesses and jobs for the Peterborough region.

WORK EXPERIENCE
A 15-week internship will immerse students in the work culture of a lab environment, give them the opportunity to seek experience in an area of specialization, and promote networking and awareness of the industry and job potential. Students will work with their faculty in selecting a placement that will be right for them.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 28 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025, May 2025

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 20.0  Minimum Reading - 20.0  Minimum Writing - 20.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 46
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 105.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade12 C English
    • Grade 12 C Math
    • Any two Gr 11 or 12 C Sciences.

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
46 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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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

19447

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Scholarships for International Students

Entry Scholarships

The Americas Academic Excellence Entry Scholarship: $2,000 CAD
Awarded to an international student from Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean Netherlands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent & Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, United States of America, Uruguay, and Venezuela who has met the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their program as well as a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 75% or above from high school, college or university.



Africa Academic Excellence Entry Scholarships: $1,250 CAD
Awarded to an international student from Africa (Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of Congo, Cote d’Ivoire, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe) who has met the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their program as well as a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 80% or above from high school, college or university.
 

East Asia Academic Excellence Entry Scholarship: $2,000 CAD

Awarded to an international student from China, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, or Singapore who has met the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their program as well as a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 75% or above from high school, college or university.

 

India Academic Excellence Entry Scholarship: $750 CAD
Awarded to an international student who has achieved an overall IELTS score of 7.0 (equivalent to a PTE Academic score of 66-74 or a TOEFL score of 94-101 or a Duolingo score of 130-135) or above as well as a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 80% or above from high school, college or university.

 

South Asia Academic Excellence Entry Scholarship: $1,250 CAD
Awarded to an international student from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan who has met the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their program as well as a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 75% or above from high school, college or university.

 

Rest of the World Academic Excellence Entry Scholarship: $1,250 CAD
Awarded to an international student from who has met the minimum English language proficiency requirements for their program as well as a GPA (Grade Point Average) of 80% or above from high school, college or university.

Note: Students studying in language pathway programs in one of the approved language schools are also eligible to meet language requirements


Global English as A Second Language Bridge (ELB) Entry Scholarship: $1,000 CAD
Awarded to an international student who has successfully completed at least one level of Fleming’s English as a Second Language Bridge programme (ELB) and has been accepted into a Fleming diploma, certificate, or graduate certificate programme.
The scholarship will be awarded upon successful completion of the ELB programme and credited upon registration in the first semester of the post-secondary programme at Fleming.

Note: ELB entry scholarships can be combined with other entry scholarships. Successful completion of ELB should meet the English language proficiency requirement for entry scholarships.

 

Merit Scholarship and Award

Global Merit-Based International Student Scholarship: $500 CAD
Awarded to an international student based on their GPA in the first semester of their Fleming diploma or graduate certificate. Students who attain a GPA of 3.8 or higher are eligible to apply.

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