Diploma in Biotechnology

Mohawk College - Fennell Campus

Canada,Ontario

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24 Months

Duration

CAD 16,190/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

Application Fee

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 13,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

135 Fennell Ave W, Hamilton, ON L9C 0E5, Canada

Diploma in Biotechnology

Program Overview

Biotechnology encompasses a wide field of studies including molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics (including genetic engineering), cell biology,  microbiology (including forensics and food processing), analytical instrumentation, and  bioengineering.

The program is designed to prepare students as biotechnology technicians through the familiarization with scientific methods and experimental techniques, in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.

The first academic semester is common with the Environmental Technician and Biotechnology Technician (Health) program of studies, followed by three semesters focusing on specialized courses relating to manufacturing, and laboratory quantitative and qualitative analyses in the field of biotechnology.

Program Highlights

  • Strong foundational program in biotechnology with training in unit operations and instrumentation. 
  • Graduates are ready for in-demand careers in the biotechnology field, one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada.

What you'll learn

  • Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and bioengineering.
  • Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry
  • Gain knowledge and skills in scientific methods and experimental techniques using established principles of quality assurance and manufacturing.
  • How to perform tasks in the following areas: 
    • DNA analysis using electrophoresis, and PCR (polymerase chain reaction)
    • Protein analysis using electrophoresis, blotting and chromatography
    • Micropipetting, extractions, titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using GLP (good laboratory practices)
    • Instrumentation including spectrometry
    • Basic techniques in microbiology

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