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.
What are the admission requirements for the Biotechnology – Health program?
Biotechnology – Health 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)
Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school applicants may also be considered for admission. Eligibility may be met by applicants who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing. For complete details refer to:
www.georgiancollege.ca/admissions/academic-regulations
What career paths can I take in biotechnology?
Your Biotechnology – Health diploma gives you many career opportunities
Students graduating from this program will possess a wide array of skills related to the analysis of chemical and biological samples. 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.
What courses are included in the Biotechnology – Health diploma program?
Course overview
17 Program Courses
2 Communications Courses
3 General Education Courses
Program-specific courses
Semester 1 courses are listed below. For a full list of courses in the program including course descriptions, view the Biotechnology – Health program outline.
- BIOL 1030 – Cell Biology
- BIOL 1031 – Human Physiology 1
- CHEM 1011 – Chemistry for Biotechnology
- PHYS 1008 – Physical Measurements
- STAT 1000 – Statistics
- Select 1 course from the communications list during registration.
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