College Diploma – Biotechnology – Health
Explore pharmaceutical, genetic, clinical and other aspects of the biotechnology field as related to health.
Course details
Explore pharmaceutical, genetic, clinical and other aspects of the biotechnology field as related to health
Program Highlights:
- Strong foundational program in biotechnology with exposure to options in the health field.
- Graduates are ready for careers in many areas of biotechnology.
What You’ll Learn:
- Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and clinical testing associated with the health sector.
- Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry.
- Prepare for a future career working in one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada.
- How to perform tasks in the following areas:
- DNA and protein absorption spectrophotometry
- Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE)
- Agarose gel DNA electrophoresis
- Ion exchange and thin layer chromatography
- Basic techniques in microbiology
- PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis of DNA
- Micropipetting, extractions titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using good laboratory practice
Selected University Details
Located in Hamilton, Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology is a public college of applied arts and technology that was set up during the formation of the educational system in Ontario as far back as 1966. Students can take their pick from over 130 full-time programs and apprenticeship programs and more than 1,000 continuing education courses. With a focus on health science and engineering technology education, Mohawk is known to be the largest trainer of apprentices in Ontario. English language training is on offer for overseas students, as also bridging programs for professionals who have obtained their qualifying degrees abroad in health sciences and engineering technology.
With an eye firmly on the needs of the future, Mohawk equips students with all they need to face the challenges of tomorrow’s world. New-age technologies such as AI and Robotics, Biotechnology and digital health and cybersecurity take centre stage; and all efforts are taken to ensure that graduates are ready to take on the complexities of a digital future
Mohawk College
Canada
Duration : 2 years
Delivery mode : Online/on campus
Entry Criteria
- IELTS overall 6 not less than 5.5
- Agregate 50%
View Details: https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/programs/technology/biotechnology-health-370-670
- Biotech Laboratory Technician
- Biotech Production
- Technical Sales Representative
- Biotech Research Assistant
- Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
- Min GPA: 50.0%
- Min IELTS overall: 6.0 (Min Reading: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5, Min Listening: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5)
- Grade 12 English and mathematics
- Grade 12 physics, biology, or chemistry is recommended
