Diploma (Biotechnology - Health)
Field of Study:
CA$14,150/Yr
- Diploma degree in Biotechnology - Health at Georgian College is offered as 2 years (4 semesters) program.
- It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis only.
- Students are prepared for a career as a lab technician in a biomedical field.
- This program provides both theoretical and practical aspects. Experimental techniques and use of scientific equipment across a variety of disciplines including biology, chemistry, and physics will form the basis of the program.
- Throughout the program, you are supported in the development of a living resumé as you expand your skillsets and create professional networks.
- The program requirements are:
- 17 Program Courses
- 2 Communications Courses
- 3 General Education Courses
- To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year, and to graduate is 60%.
- Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
- Upon graduation, students will be able to perform a wide array of experiments and assays to answer clinically-related and scientific problems.
- Georgian College provides a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries to eligible students.
- Graduates will also be able to work at academic and clinical institutions in the context of supporting research labs and education of post-secondary students while performing analysis of biological samples in both public and private settings.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
---|---|
Application Deadline For 2023 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | CA$14150 (CAD 14150) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
---|---|
Housing | CA$7200 (CAD 7200) |
Food | CA$3600 (CAD 3600) |
International differential fee | CA$3922 (CAD 3922) |
Other Fees | CA$9036 (CAD 9036) |
Total Cost | CA$23758 (CAD 23758) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
2022 | CA$7075 (CAD 7075) |
2021 | CA$13783 (CAD 13783) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
- Grade 12 English (C or U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C or U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (C or U)
- Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
- Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:
- All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Indian School Certificate (ISC)
- Intermediate Examination Certificate
- Pre-University Examination Certificate
- Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- Application form: All international student applications must be submitted through the International Application System (IAS), where program availability is located.
- CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Academic Documents: Students need to show proof of graduation, subjects are taken and grades received.
- Transcript: Students must submit the official marks statements or transcripts that are provided by the college.
- Clinical and field placement forms: Students have to submit documents required prior to the start of registration in order to ensure students' placement and to allow participation in clinical and field placement facilities.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit original or certified copies of English language proficiency test scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Biomedical Engineer
- Biochemist
- Medical Scientist
- Biological/Clinical Technician
- Microbiologist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
BrokerFish International student scholarship | Scholarship per studentCA$ 1,000/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Paul Foundation scholarships | Scholarship per studentCA$ 20,174/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per studentCA$ 150/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Reviews
Most Popular Tags
13 Reviews Found
Because I heard good reviews of the college and about the course, so I opt to study in this particular college other college was not good or I haven't heard and my friends study there and had good progress and they made bright future and college is ranked good Georgian always gives opportunities to student and placement.
Comments
Georgian College accepts PTE Academic as one of the ELP tests required for international admissions. The minimum PTE Academic score requirement for Graduate Certificate admission is 61.
Georgian College offers an Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Students seeking admission in this program must have Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with English and Mathematics. International students must have a valid ELP test score as well.
Yes, the program requires IELTS or any other equivalent English language proficiency test score for admission. The language of instruction at Georgian College is English. In addition to the academic admission requirements, if English is not your first language and/ or you are coming from a country where English is not an official language, you must provide proof of language proficiency.