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Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast-Track) Durham College - Oshawa Campus Durham College - Oshawa Campus, Canada

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CAD 15225

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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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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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.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2024

Closed

Jan 2024, Jan 2025, May 2024

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

6.5 IELTS Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
55% 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

15225

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
(CAD)

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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

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

Students must:
  • Submit their application for admission and pay their fees by the deadline indicated on their offer letter.
  • Arrive in Canada and remain enrolled at Durham College past the 10th day of the semester.
Exemptions:
  • If a student withdraws from Semester 2 prior to the 10th day of the semester, the scholarship will be revoked and the money awarded will be subtracted from their refund.
  • If a student fails to register for Semester 2 classes prior to the 5th day of the semester, the scholarship will be revoked and the money awarded will be subtracted from their account.
To note:
  • Scholarships are awarded towards second semester fees and will be awarded prior to the deadline for the student’s second semester fee payment when possible, or before registration for semester 2 classes. There have been delays due to COVID-19, causing study permit approval delays.
  • If a student has paid their full year fees in total before receiving the scholarship money, refund cheques will be issued in the month following the start of each semester (October, February and June)


 

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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