- Diploma
- 36–40 months
Advanced College Diploma - Biotechnology - Advanced (BTA) (Optional Co-op)
Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus · Toronto, Canada
Tuition
CA$16,103
Application fee: CA$90
Submit by January 1, 2027 · 71 days left · starts January 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 36–40 months
- Starts
- January 1, 2027
- IELTS
- 6 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Application fee
- CA$90
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Overview
In this three-year advanced diploma program, students will prepare for work as a research technologist in the life sciences field. They will study a range of topics, including molecular genetics, immunology, tissue culture, virology, biochemical techniques, histology, cell biology, biochemistry, computers, statistics and a common first year of basic biology, chemistry and mathematics. This program offers students theoretical knowledge of scientific methods and practical experience in performing precise experiments for research and development.
Throughout this program students will develop the following skills: • How to perform assays • Scientific method • Experimental techniques • Perform laboratory duties • Quality control and quality assurance procedures • Manage biological data
When students graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that they can explore: • Research technologist in life sciences • Laboratory technician • Research assistant
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- PTE: 58 overall or above
- IELTS: 6 overall or above
- TOEFL: 80 overall or above
- Duolingo: 105 overall or above
- Prior study
- Secondary school
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- CA$16,103
- Application fee
- CA$90
- Cost of living (annual)
- CA$23,448
Published as Seneca Polytechnic - Seneca at York Campus publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
January 1, 2027
Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by January 1, 2027
Applications opened April 12, 2026
January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by January 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
September 1, 2028
Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by September 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
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