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Diploma in Laboratory Research and Biotechnology Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), Canada
CAD 16170
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 150
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6
IELTS
80
TOEFL
63%
Min GPA
Program Overview
In the Laboratory Research and Biotechnology 2-year diploma program, you will study biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, cell culture, animal physiology and animal-handling techniques. You’ll also gain a firm understanding of the principles of quality assurance/quality control that are imperative in a lab.
Gain the laboratory skills essential in life sciences and biotechnology and prepare yourself for a rewarding career in research.
By the end of the program you’ll be familiar with how to use and apply current technologies and research methods in animal physiology, molecular biology, cell culture, immunology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology. You’ll be shown the importance of effective communication and lab competency, and learn to work safely and efficiently in a team environment.
What You Will Learn
Our industry is constantly changing. We work with industry partners to ensure the information and skills included in our curriculum is consistent with industry needs and the current job market.
Skills you'll acquire
During the first semester, you'll acquire skills and knowledge in the general sciences of biology and chemistry, communications, ethics, botany, zoology, genetics, and lab techniques and calculations.
In this program, you will learn how to:
- Work with DNA, RNA and proteins
- Culture and identify bacteria and viruses
- Perform biological and biochemical analyses of cells
- Conduct cell cloning procedures
- Perform immunological assays
- Handle and work with lab animals
- Perform chemical testing using analytical equipment
- Perform basic surgical techniques
- Conduct a gene knock-down study
- Work safely with radioisotopes
- Perform a gene expression study using real-time PCR
- Design and manage a group-based project
- Use QA/QC principles to obtain accurate and reproducible data
- Conduct literature searches, perform oral presentations and prepare written reports
- Consider ethical issues surrounding research questions
Additional Information
Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 Minimum Listening - 6.0 Minimum Reading - 6.0 Minimum Writing - 6.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.0
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 20
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 115.0
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):
- 63% in each of:
- Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30) or Grade 12 Physics (Physics 30)
- Grade 12 Biology (Biology 30)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30)
- 63% in each of:
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CAD 150
Application Fee
(CAD)
11000 Per year
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