📖Introduction

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It offers more than 200 programs in various fields such as Engineering, Business, Health Sciences, Information Technology, Media and Design, and Community Services.

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📚About the Program

Bachelor’s in Applied Biotechnology (Honours) at Conestoga College

The Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours) is an innovative four-year degree (including two co-op work terms, equaling eight months of work experience) that provides graduates with an employer-desired blend of applied laboratory skills, instrumental analysis skills, and the theoretical and technical knowledge for careers in biotechnology and life sciences industries. As a student attending Conestoga's Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology, you will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on knowledge and skills relevant to current innovations in the growing field of biotechnology. You will acquire theoretical, practical, and technical knowledge in biotechnology emphasizing biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, genetics, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, instrumental chemistry, molecular analysis, regulatory affairs, and bioinformatics. This unique degree aims to give you independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally. You will engage in performing laboratory techniques and analysis with a wide variety of instrumentation currently used in fields such as forensics, pharmaceuticals, agricultural and food sciences, environmental sciences, cannabis production and quality, and more. The program will offer opportunities to develop critical thinking, professional communication, and leadership skills that will enable you to work successfully in a team environment. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Courses
Level 1
Course details
Cell Biology
BIOL71020

Strategies for Career Success
CDEV71020

Introductory Chemistry I
CHEM71010

Conestoga 101
CON0101

Math for Biotechnology
MATH71020

Understanding Research
RSCH73000

Level 2
Course details
Microbiology I
BIOL71030

Introductory Chemistry II
CHEM71020

Scientific and Technical Communications
ENGL71200

Applied Statistics
STAT73100

Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 3
Course details
Microbiology II
BIOL72000

Organic Chemistry I
CHEM72010

Analytical Chemistry I
CHEM72020

Calculus for Biotechnology
MATH72010

Topics in Management
MGMT74115

Level 4
Course details
Molecular Biology I
BIOL72010

Organic Chemistry II
CHEM72030

Analytical Chemistry II
CHEM72040

Physics
PHYS73010

Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 5
Course details
Biochemistry I
BIOL73010

Molecular Biology II
BIOL73020

Co-op and Career Preparation
CEPR71050

Instrumental Analysis Laboratory I
CHEM73000

Instrumental Analysis Theory I
CHEM73010

Principles of Quality Assurance
QUAL73000

Level 6
Course details
Biochemistry II
BIOL73040

Plant Biology
BIOL73050

Instrumental Analysis Laboratory II
CHEM73020

Instrumental Analysis Theory II
CHEM73030

Regulatory Affairs & Biosafety
HEAL73010

Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options
Level 7
Course details
Co-op Work Term I (Bachelor Applied Biotechnology)
COOP73080

Level 8
Course details
Co-op Work Term II (Bachelor Applied Biotechnology)
COOP74040

Level 9
Course details
Immunology
BIOL74000

Cell Culture
BIOL74010

Virology
BIOL74020

Finance
FIN74040

Capstone I (Bachelor Applied Biotechnology)
RSCH74020

Level 10
Course details
Bioinformatics
BIOT74000

Industrial Processes & Materials
BIOT74010

Environmental Toxicology
ENVR72015

Capstone II (Bachelor Applied Biotechnology)
RSCH74030

Electives: Interdisciplinary Elective
Student must pass 1 Course(s), selected in the Student Portal from available course options

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🏫About Conestoga College

Conestoga College is a public college located in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It was established in 1967 as the Conestoga College of Applied Arts and Technology and currently offers over 200 certificate, diploma, degree, and post-graduate programs to over 16,500 full-time students and 30,000 part-time students. The college is known for its programs in engineering technology, health sciences, information technology, media, design, and community services. Conestoga College has several campuses in the Waterloo Region, including the Doon (Kitchener), Cambridge, and Waterloo campuses, as well as satellite locations in Stratford, Ingersoll, Guelph, and Brantford. The college also offers online courses and distance education programs. The college has a strong focus on applied learning and hands-on training, with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment to support experiential learning. Conestoga College has partnerships with various organizations, including local businesses and industries, to provide students with co-op and internship opportunities, allowing them to gain practical work experience and develop industry connections. The college has also received recognition for its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.

🏠 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:

570 RMB

Tuition fee:

4,653 USD per year

18,610 USD 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 competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, 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:

  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Photograph
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

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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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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