About the course

This Biotechnology - Advanced program will prepare you with the scientific principles, techniques and skills required in industrial microbiology and chemistry. In this applied science program, you'll also study biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, and clinical and environmental microbiology.

　　Your Biotechnology - Advanced courses will teach you to:

　　Isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from many types of samples,

　　Accurately calibrate and use instruments such as pH and BOD meters, gas chromatographs, spectrophotometers, HPLCs, centrifuges, PCR thermocyclers and gel electrophoresis equipment,

　　Prepare media and reagents to culture pathogenic microbes,

　　Design and perform advanced microbiology and microbial genetics experiments,

　　Isolate DNA and perform gel electrophoresis and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on samples. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: CA$51,618

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Scarborough
Fall (September), 2025	Scarborough

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older). English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission. Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission. IELTS: 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. TOEFL: 550 Paper based 80+ minimums of 20 for the Internet based test.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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