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CAD 19470

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 150

Application Fee

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19 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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81

TOEFL

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65%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Bioscience technologists use applied science to research problems and develop solutions to some of life's many important questions, ranging from food safety to new medicines. Saskatchewan Polytechnic's BioScience Technology program (formerly Biotechnology) is a two-year diploma program that emphasizes a hands-on style of learning. Your classroom time includes theory, practical exercises and labs. A four-week practicum gives you on-the-ground experience working in a laboratory, so at the end of your program you're ready for the workplace.

The program is designed to give you a strong foundation in both scientific principles and analytic practices. The emphasis is on developing your lab skills to prepare you for work in the biosciences, biomedical research and applied research fields.

You'll develop the skills you need to:

  • Analyse DNA, RNA and protein samples
  • Follow good laboratory practices (GLP) guidelines
  • Handle and prepare laboratory chemicals
  • Organize and supervise laboratory activities
  • Record, process and report data
  • Use analytical instruments
  • Work with plants and animals in a research setting
  • Work with microorganisms
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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2025

Closed

Sep 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 81.0  Minimum Listening - 19.0  Minimum Reading - 19.0  Minimum Writing - 19.0  Minimum Speaking - 19.0  
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 63 - With no score less than - 50
  • 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 with a minimum of 65% in each of the following subjects:

  • Chemistry 30, Biology 30 and Pre-Calculus 30*
  • English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30

6.5 IELTS Score
81 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
63 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
65% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

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Average Tuition Fee Per Year

19470

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 150

Application Fee
(CAD)

12000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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Scholarships

Saskatchewan Polytechnic does not offer any entry scholarships to international students. There are some student awards available for international students details of which are available at https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/international/international-scholarships.aspx. These are only for students who are studying at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and have completed at least one academic term there.

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