Biotechnology - Advanced
Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Belleville, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
Introduction
Biotechnology - Advanced
Biotechnology plays a critical role in the battles against hunger, disease and pollution. It is used in developing precision medicines and gene therapies, environmental decontamination to restore polluted spaces and engineering crops to improve their yield and nutrition.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the college website for more information.
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
- Cell Biology Lab
- Cell Biology Lecture
- Communications
- Foundation Skills in Science
- Introduction to Applied Chemistry-Lab
- Introduction to Applied Chemistry-Lecture
- Mathematics for Biosciences 1
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Sustainability
First Year - Semester Two
- Applied Chemistry 2
- Applied Chemistry 2 LAB
- Applied Organic Chem Techniques
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Mathematics for Biosciences 2
- Organic Chemistry 2
- Organismal Biology & Taxonomy
Second Year - Semester Three
- Analytical Chemistry
- Analytical Techniques
- Data Analysis 1
- Forensics
- Genetics
- Instrumentation 1 Lab
- Instrumentation 1 Theory
- Microbiology
Second Year - Semester Four
- Biotechnology
- Fermentation
- Instrumentation 2
- Nutraceuticals
- Pharmacology
- Placement (One Week)
Third Year - Semester Five
- Analytical Instrumentation
- Biochemistry
- Data Analysis 2
- Extraction Technology
- Toxicology
Third Year - Semester Six
- Advanced Microbial Techniques
- Applications-Molecular Biology
- BIOT Placement (One Week)
- Good Manufacturing Practices
- Lab Methods-Molecular Biology
- Tissue Culture
Program Outcome
Credential: Three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma (Advanced)
Experiential learning
Study in the newly equipped Bay of Quinte Skills Centre:
- Hands-on learning combines classroom theory and practical, lab-based instruction.
- Work in state-of-the-art Instrumentation and Molecular Biology labs equipped with PCR and DNA sequencing technology.
- Get experience with a wide variety of instrumentation used in genetics, microbiology, fermentation and forensics.
- Get on-the-job, practical experience with field placements in the second and third year.
Expand your knowledge in Biotechnology – Advanced:
- The third year focuses on intensive, laboratory-based instruction and project-based learning in molecular biology, microbiology, analytical instrumentation, tissue culture and cutting-edge extraction technologies.
- A placement in your final semester can be a foot in the door to your next job.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Find your career
A career in biotechnology holds many opportunities to make an impact in government, industry, education and medical facilities.
- There is a growing demand for skilled technicians, lab technologists and research assistants.
- You could work in life sciences, agriculture, food production, pharmaceuticals, and sanitation or health research.
- Graduates also find opportunities in regulation and enforcement, quality control and sales.
Our grads get great jobs
- Chemical Engineering Technologist, DuPont Canada Co., Kingston
- Quality Assurance and Quality Control Lab Technician, Beau's All Natural Brewing Company, Vankleek Hill
- Senior Primary Inspector, Canada Food Inspection Agency
- Research and Development, Royal Military College of Canada
- Biopharmaceutical Production Assistant, Bioniche Life Sciences Inc.
- Research Technologist, Environmental Health, Science and Research Bureau, Health Canada
- Health Researcher, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
- Brewmaster/Biotechnician, Huntsville Wine and Beer