This program provides students with the laboratory skills, technical knowledge, fundamental understanding, and employability skills for careers in the Biotechnology and Life Science industries. Students will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on scenarios relevant to current innovations in the growing fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. 

Our innovative program, Diploma in Agricultural Sustainability, bridges agricultural and environmental sciences. As well, it merges the concerns of both the public and producers. Consumers want to know where and how their food is grown. Farmers and ranchers care about conservation and productivity.

Fanshawe’s two-year Horticulture Technician diploma program will give you the practical skills and knowledge for a career nurturing the natural world around us. Get hands-on practical and technical experience in this exceptional program through national events and associations, our exclusive student-run greenhouse, two working co-op semesters, and the world-class Fanshawe College Botanical Gardens.

Learn the theory and practice of dog grooming in this free online diploma course that qualifies you as a professional.

The two-year (four-semester) Biotechnology diploma program will focus on cell biology, chemistry, physics, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, genomics, proteomics, biochemistry, and bioinformatics. Students will have the opportunity to learn in and experience Fanshawe’s leading-edge Centre for Applied Research in Biotechnology (CARIB) facility and the program also incorporates paid cooperative work experience to help create a graduate who’s in demand.

The two-year Veterinary Technician Ontario College Diploma program prepares you to enter the Veterinary profession by offering an authentic learning experience working alongside highly credentialed professionals in our on-campus veterinary medical facility and in our partnering facilities in the local community. You benefit from learning in the 10,100-square-foot Veterinary Learning Centre and Clinic.

The central purpose of the Diploma (Extended) in Food Technology is to develop graduates who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in Food Technology. The program, therefore, focuses centrally on equipping students with an in-depth and specialized knowledge of the general principles and practical skills applicable to the Food Technology industry.

The central purpose of the Diploma (Extended) in Biotechnology is to develop graduates who can demonstrate focused knowledge and skills in Biotechnology. The program, therefore, focuses centrally on equipping students with an in-depth and specialized knowledge of the general principles and practical skills applicable to the Biotechnology industry.

The Graduate Diploma in Medical Biotechnology is designed for two distinct groups of students, namely the professional scientists wishing to update their industry-related skills for career advancement and students considering a research degree.

Dig into both the science and business of the crop sector with our Diploma in Crop Technology. You'll learn agronomy, precision farming, sustainability and financial management. Use and calibrate the newest agricultural technology and software.

The agricultural sector is one of the fundamental pillars of the economy and represents the main source of food for the world's population. However, it faces a great challenge: producing more and better while increasing sustainability with a reasonable use of natural resources, reducing environmental degradation and adapting to climate change.

The Diploma in Animal Science Technology Diploma: Beef Science Major will make you go beyond the classroom and into the real world, from pasture to plate. You’ll study commercial and purebred cow/calf operations as well as feedlots.  And, you’ll go through the complete production cycle.

The Diploma in Animal Science Technology Diploma: Dairy Science Major has activities ranging from practical herd management to implementing new technologies. You’ll graduate armed with the knowledge and tools to return to the farm or to make your mark in another area of the dairy sector.

Launch your future in the livestock industry with Lakeland’s Diploma in Animal Science Technology: Livestock Science Major. Our courses are species-specific. You’ll choose between beef and dairy production for your in-depth study, but you’ll also learn about bison, horses and other livestock.

The Biotechnology diploma program prepares students with the transferable skills needed to build successful careers in a variety of biotechnology and research sectors. The program balances theoretical understanding with experiential practices in specific laboratory skills needed by employers. These practical components are the focus of the program and are developed and reinforced through an integration of practical laboratory experiences. Integrative laboratory projects are designed to simulate a real-life experience through a translation of theory to practice. The program provides a valuable specialization to students interested in life sciences programs without having to go elsewhere for practical laboratory skills training.