Biotechnology (Health) - 370 - 670
Ontario College Diploma
Two years
Explores pharmaceutical, genetic, clinical and other aspects of the biotechnology eld with a focus on the health industry.
Overview
Program Highlights
- Learn the fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and clinical testing associated with the health sector.
- Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry
- Prepare for a future career working in one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada
- Obtain knowledge and skills in scientific methods and experimental techniques using established principles of quality assurance and manufacturing
- Receive classroom instruction, combined with hands-on laboratory experience, to perform tasks in the following areas:
- DNA and protein absorption spectrophotometry
- SDS PAGE
- Agarose gel DNA electrophoresis
- Ion exchange and thin layer chromatography
- Basic techniques in microbiology
- PCR analysis of DNA
- Micropipetting, extractions, titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using GLP
Program Length
2 academic years (periods of 8 months), plus optional co-op
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Program Coordinator
Contact Cindy Mehlenbacher for year 1 and Ayaaz Pirani for year 2.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and Fees
2017 - 2018 Domestic Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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| Tuition Fees | $1,460.67 | $1,460.67 |
| Mandatory Ancillary Fees | $686.50 | $629.35 |
| Mandatory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees (no co-op) | $4,237.19 | |
| Co-op Fees (Program 670) | N/A | $475.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees (co-op option) | $4,712.19 | |
2017 - 2018 International Tuition and Fees
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
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| Tuition Fees | $7,130.43 | $7,130.43 |
| International Tax Recovery | $450.00 | $375.00 |
| Mandatory Program Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees (no co-op) | $15,085.86 | |
| Co-op Fees (Program 670) | N/A | $475.00 |
| Total 1st Year Fees (co-op option) | $15,560.86 | |
If you pay by wire transfer, please note your bank might charge you a fee to transfer money. Make sure your transfer includes the Mohawk payment and the wire transfer fee. This applies to each wire transfer payment you make.
Additional Information
Admission
Admission
Domestic and International student admission requirements
- OSSD or equivalent (Mohawk Academic Upgrading, GED) including:
- Grade 12 English, C or U or equivalent
- Grade 12 Mathematics, MAP4C ≥ 60%; or MCT4C; or any U or equivalent
- Senior Science (Chemistry, Biology or Physics) is recommended
Option are available for mature applicants.
Language Requirements for International Students:
- See below for accepted equivalents for Grade 12 English:
- Successful completion of GAS-EAP (478) Program Level 8
- TOEFL minimum score of 550 (79-80 Internet based)
- or IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall with no band less than 5.5
- More information about acceptable certificates, can be found on the International Admission Requirements
Don't have the necessary requirements?
Work Experience
Opportunities
Academic Opportunities
Pathways and Credit Transfer
View our pathways map PDF. This Pathways map shows how the identified program can lead to future program choices.
Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Pathway Information for Biotechnology and Biotechnology (Health) Graduates
Graduates of the Biotechnology and Biotechnology (Health) Programs are eligible to enter the Medical Laboratory Technician Program at Mohawk College, and receive exemptions for up to 4 of the 13 courses in this program. The Medical Laboratory Technician Program (047), is a one year Certificate program offered on a part time basis through Mohawk College Continuing Education, and is a joint Mohawk/Michener Institute Certificate. Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Technician Program are eligible to write both the National Certification Examination (CSMLS) and Provincial Certification Examination (OSMT).
Career Opportunities
Industries of Employment:
- Bioscience Laboratories (Public and Private)
- Genetic Engineering
- Forensics
- Agriculture and Food Production Companies
- Pharmaceuticals
- Clinical Testing and Research Laboratories
Occupational Categories:
- Biotech Laboratory Technicians
- Biotech Production and Technical Sales Reps
- Biotech Research Assistants
Graduate Opportunities
- Graduates and final year students are immediately eligible to be registered as associate members of The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) upon submission of the Graduate Application form available through OACETT
- Additional requirements to become fully certified are the jurisdiction of OACETT
- Graduates may be eligible to receive up to eight transfer credits towards the Mohawk-McMaster Bachelor of Technology Degree in Biotechnology
Program of Studies
Course Overview & Descriptions
Semester 1
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| BIOL10015 | Biotechnology 1 (Lecture) | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CHEMCH116 | Chemistry | 7.50 | 105.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CREDCE106 | An Introduction To Career Education | 0.50 | 7.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH10012 | Mathematics 1 | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PHYS10007 | Physical Measurements and Data Analysis Lab | 2.00 | 28.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SAFE10037 | Health & Safety In Our Environment | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| COMM11040 | Communication D | 4.00 | 56.00 | ||||||
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| COMMLL041 | Communication | 3.00 | 42.00 | ||||||
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Semester 2
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| BIOL10001 | Cell Biology | 4.00 | 56.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL10016 | Biotechnology 1 (Lab) | 2.00 | 28.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CHEM10042 | Organic Chemistry | 2.50 | 35.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CHEMPH108 | Analytical Chemistry 1 | 6.00 | 84.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MATH10020 | Mathematics | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| PHYS10008 | Fundamentals of Physics | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Semester 3
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| BIOL10008 | Introduction to Forensic Science | 2.50 | 35.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL10028 | Physiological Sciences | 1.00 | 14.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CHEM10054 | Chemical Instrumentation & Analysis | 5.50 | 77.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HSCI10021 | Microbiology | 5.00 | 70.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| QUAL10000 | Quality Assurance Systems | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| OPELXXXXX | Elective | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Semester 4
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| BIOL10003 | Biotechnology 2 | 5.00 | 70.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL10009 | Biomedical | 4.00 | 56.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| BIOL10027 | Bioinformatics | 2.50 | 35.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| CHEM10000 | Biochemistry | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HSCI10022 | Genetics | 2.50 | 35.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HSCI10023 | Pharmacology | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| OPELXXXXZ | Elective | 3.00 | 42.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Options (for co-op program)
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| WORK10002 | Internship 1 (Biotechnology Technician) | 35.00 | 490.00 | ||||||
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| WORK10003 | Internship 2 (Biotechnology Technician) | 35.00 | 490.00 | ||||||
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| WORK10004 | Internship 3 (Biotechnology Technician) | 35.00 | 490.00 | ||||||
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Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Program Learning Outcomes, often referred to as ‘Program Standards', set out the essential learning that a student must achieve before being deemed ready to graduate.
- Review the program learning outcomes for Biotechnology (Health) (370)
- Review the program learning outcomes for Biotechnology (Health) (670) - co-op
In many cases these program learning outcomes were developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities (MTCU) in consultation with employers and educators who are experts in the program field. To ensure the outcomes remain current and in line with industry needs, we invite our employers, graduates working in the field and current students to re-examine and update them during regular, ongoing program review focus groups.
Additional Information
Additional Information
Program Recognition
Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this program as meeting all the academic requirements for certification in the Certified Technician (CTech) category.
