📖Introduction

Durham College is a highly regarded institution located in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1967, the college offers a wide range of programs across various disciplines, including business, health sciences, skilled trades, technology, and media arts. Known for its emphasis on experiential learning, Durham College provides students with hands-on training and real-world experience through industry placements, internships, and co-operative education opportunities. The college's modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and strong industry partnerships contribute to a supportive learning environment that prepares students for successful careers. With its commitment to innovation and practical education, Durham College continues to be a trusted institution for students seeking a high-quality, career-focused education.

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📚About the Program

Non-degree in Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology at Durham College

Biotechnology touches a broad range of industries including health, environmental, textiles, mining, chemical and materials manufacturing, energy, cannabis, food processing, and agriculture. Biotechnological applications improve an organization’s sustainability by helping it become more efficient and environmentally friendly. The discipline has created knowledge and products essential to our continued livelihood such as pest-resistant plants, environmentally friendly biofuels, and improved detection of diseases. 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. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

SEMESTER 1
Biology (BIOL 1131)
Chemistry 1 (CHEM 1131)
Analytical Techniques (CHEM 1200)
Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
Mathematics (MATH 1132)

SEMESTER 2
Introduction to Biotechnology (BIOT 1131)
Organic Chemistry 1 (CHEM 1202)
Chemistry 2 (CHEM 2131)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
Mathematics 2 (MATH 2132)

SEMESTER 3
Biochemistry I (BIOC 3131)
Introductory Microbiology (BIOL 2100)
Career Planning & Development (CARR 2130)
Analytical Chemistry 1 (CHEM 3131)
General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

SEMESTER 4
Biochemistry II (BIOC 4131)
Food Microbiology (BIOL 2205)
DNA Techniques (BIOT 3131)
Analytical Instrumentation (CHEM 2206)
Analytical Chemistry 2 (CHEM 4131)

SEMESTER 5
Diagnostic Microbiology (BIOL 3105)
Protein Techniques (BIOT 4133)
Cell Biology (BIOT 5131)
Spectroscopy 1 (CHEM 3105)
Chromatography 1 (CHEM 3106)
Field Placement (PLAC 1100)

SEMESTER 6
Industrial Microbiology (BIOL 3201)
Bio-Regulations (BIOT 4131)
Quality Control & Quality Assurance for Biotechnologists (BIOT 5132)
Bio-Processing (BIOT 6131)
Spectroscopy 2 (CHEM 3201)
Chromatography 2 (CHEM 3202)

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🏫About Durham College

Durham College, located in Oshawa, Ontario, is a dynamic and progressive institution that has been providing quality education since its establishment in 1967. The college offers a diverse range of programs across various fields, including business, health sciences, skilled trades, technology, and media arts. With a strong focus on experiential learning, Durham College provides students with hands-on training and real-world experiences through industry placements, co-operative education, and internships. The college's state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated faculty, and strong connections with industry partners ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for successful careers. Durham College fosters an inclusive and supportive community where students can thrive academically, professionally, and personally. With its commitment to innovation, student success, and community engagement, Durham College continues to be a leading institution in shaping the next generation of skilled professionals.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

622 RMB

Tuition fee:

14,530 CAD per year

43,590 CAD in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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