Biotechnology - Health Prepare for a career as a lab technician in a biotechnology field. Become proficient with a variety of techniques and equipment used for biological, chemical and physical applications.
General information
Program code
BIOT
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Year)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Academic area
Campuses
Intake information
| Start date | Campus |
|---|---|
| Fall 2018 | Barrie |
| Summer 2019 | Barrie |
Program description
Students are prepared for a career as a lab technician in a biomedical field. Experimental techniques and use of scientific equipment across a variety of disciplines including biology, chemistry and physics will form the basis of the program. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of this discipline are equally emphasized. Upon graduation, students will be able to perform a wide array of experiments and assays to answer clinically-related and scientific problems.
Admission information
Admission requirements
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)
Pathways
View the Biotechnology - Health articulations on the Credit Transfer Centre page.
Courses
Mandatory Courses
- BIOL1030 Cell Biology
- BIOL1031 Human Physiology 1
- CHEM1011 Chemistry for Biotechnology
- PHYS1008 Physical Measurements
- STAT1000 Statistics
- BIOL1032 Human Physiology 2
- BIOL1034 Biochemistry
- CHEM1012 Organic Chemistry 1
- BIOL2012 Microbiology
- BIOL2013 Biomedical Laboratory 2
- CHEM2004 Organic Chemistry 2
- CHEM2005 Analytical Chemistry
- BIOL2014 Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Analysis
- BIOL2015 Tissue Culture and Histology
- BIOL2016 Immunology and Genetics
- CHEM2006 Quality Assurance
- BIOL1039 Biomedical Laboratory 1
