| The Biotechnology – Advanced (Fast Track) program will allow you to gain direct admission into year two (semester three) of this three-year program and receive your technologist diploma in two years (four semesters), if you are a qualified college or university graduate. In this nationally accredited School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science undertaking, you will discover a powerful and amazing world most people will never see. While training for the commercial food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical fields, you will: Gain a thorough understanding of microbiology and related sciences, as well as other scientific principles, techniques and skills to work in industrial microbiology; Enjoy lab experience with COD meters and gas chromatographs, autoclaves, incubators, fermentation units and gel electrophoresis equipment; Learn a host of laboratory techniques, including appropriate safety procedures; Complete independent projects, in consultation with faculty, that will help you develop skills in research, laboratory techniques, report writing and presentation; Specialize in topics such as advanced biotechnology, systematic microbiology and microbial genetics, biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, clinical and environmental microbiology. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
College diploma or university degree in chemistry/biology or engineering, or related discipline. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | Transcript review is required. Centennial College English Skills Assessment is required (score of 160 or 161 is required for admission). |
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.