Advanced Diploma (Biotechnology)
Field of Study:
₹9.1 L/Yr
- Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Advanced at Durham College is offered as a full-time basis for a duration of 3-year.
- Working in state-of-the-art labs using industry-grade equipment, students learn how living organisms and parts of living organisms can provide new methods of production and facilitate the development of new products, as well as learn 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.
- Additionally, students gain experience and knowledge in key chemistry techniques including extensive analytical instrumentation experience. In the final semester students combine their knowledge to use biological organisms to manufacture a chemical product used in an industrial process.
- Our graduates leave with the scientific theory and skills combined with a clear understanding of regulatory affairs and the ethical implications of the biotechnology industry and its influence on society.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Perform laboratory duties independently and in compliance with pertinent legislation and regulations, as well as biotechnology standards and guidelines.
- Collaborate in implementing and evaluating quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
- Select and implement best practices for sustainability.
- Complete complex biotechnological applications using advanced principles of chemistry, biology and biostatistics as well as basic principles of physics.
- Co-ordinate, implement and validate laboratory procedures to carry out quantitative and qualitative tests and analyses.
- Co-ordinate, implement and validate standard cell culture procedures under aseptic conditions.
- Co-ordinate, implement and validate molecular biology procedures.
- Manage biological data to support biological scientists and researchers in capturing, organizing/summarizing and storing their data.
- Prepare, analyze, interpret, maintain and communicate scientific data effectively.
- Develop and present a strategic plan for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
- Apply basic business principles to biotechnology practices.
Your learning experience will be complemented by a field placement in your third year, which will enable you to utilize your newly acquired skills and gain valuable industry-related experience.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake | Oct 1, 2024 |
Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake | Feb 1, 2025 |
Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake | Feb 1, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | ₹913878 (CAD 14884) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing | ₹350471 (CAD 5708) |
Food | ₹112976 (CAD 1840) |
Health Insurance | ₹30577 (CAD 498) |
Miscellaneous expenses | ₹20692 (CAD 337) |
Total Cost | ₹514716 (CAD 8383) |
Total cost of the program is $16248
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students required an Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD) or an OSSD Equivalency.
- If students do not have an OSSD but are 19 years of age or older, they may be eligible to apply as a mature applicant.
- English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent.
- Mathematics Grade 11 M or U or 12 C, or U, or equivalent.
- Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE to get admission in this program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:
- Secured a minimum of 70% marks in one of these certificates: All India Senior School Certificate, Higher Secondary School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Indian School Certificate.
- Completed grade 11 and grade 12 with 70% marks.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Required Document List
Following are the required documents:
- College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- Financial Documentation: The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
- Letter of Recommendation: This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
- Statement of Purpose: This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Resume/CV: This provides a summary of the experience and skills of the student.
- Tests Score statement: IELTS/TOEFL/PTE or other English proficiency testing results.
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Program | Important Date | Total Fees | Median Exams Score | Action |
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Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake (1st Oct 2024) Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025) Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake (1st Feb 2025) | INR 9.1 L/Yr CAD 14,884 /Yr |
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Career and Placement after Course
After completing this program students have job opportunities in:
- Biotechnology technologist
- Quality assurance technologist
- Immunology technologist
- Microbiology technologist
- Quality control technologist
- Clinical study technologist
- Food technologist
- Instrumentation technologist
- Research technologist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/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 student₹ 12.4 L/Yr$20,174 | Level Of StudyDiploma | TypeMerit-Based | |
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program | Scholarship per student₹ 9,210/Yr$150 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Programs Comparison
application | - | - |
why to opt? | 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 two 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. | Upon graduating from the Biotechnology – Health program, you are prepared for a career in biotechnology, a high-tech trade that spans many employment sectors. You develop technical and knowledge-based skills through comprehensive experiential learning, as you are exposed to a variety of experimental techniques using cutting-edge scientific equipment across disciplines including microbiology, molecular biology, tissue culture, biochemistry, analytical chemistry, and pharmaceutical biotechnology. Throughout the program, you explore current topics in the field and research potential biotechnology applications to address them. In accordance with accepted industry standards, you learn to collect, document, analyze, and present your lab and experimental data. Completion of a micro-credential in Changemaking and Social Entrepreneurism helps you to recognize opportunities in biotechnology and become serial problem solvers. Throughout the program, you are supported in the development of a living resumé as you expand your skillsets and create professional networks. |
exam scores | IELTS - 6.5/9PTE - 60/90TOEFL - 88/120 | IELTS - 6.0/9PTE - 58/90TOEFL - 79/120 |
Admission Criteria/Better to Have |
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cost to study | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -INR 527733 | Total Cost (Tuition + Living) -INR 877406 |
application dates | Oct 1, 2024 (Application Deadline For Winter 2025 Intake) Feb 1, 2025 (Application Deadline For Fall 2025 Intake) Feb 1, 2025 (Application Deadline For Spring 2025 Intake) | Feb 1, 2024 (Application Deadline For 2024 Intake) |
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