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Biotechnology (Fast-Track)

The Biotechnology (Fast-Track) programme from Centennial College was created for qualified college or university graduates wishing to receive a diploma in one year (two semesters). The programme is Post-graduate work permit eligible.

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Duration

1 year

Starting Date

January, May, September

Tuition Fee

$17,722

Location

Blended (Toronto, Canada & Online)

About the program

By gaining direct admission into the second year (third semester) of the two-year Biotechnology programme, you’ll be trained to work as a laboratory technician for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

This Biotechnology (Fast-Track) programme from Centennial College will offer detailed practical training in microbiology and chemistry (analytical, organic and biochemistry). Laboratory techniques including aseptic technique and appropriate safety procedures will be extensively highlighted.

A special feature of this diploma programme is its project-focused approach, with independently designed microbiology projects that will enhance your problem-solving and research skills.

You’ll learn to:

Use microorganisms to assay pharmaceutical products;d topics such as microbial genetics, systematic microbiology and environmental microbiology to graduate with an Advanced Biotechnology diploma.
Isolate, enumerate and identify microorganisms from many types of samples (water, soil, air, the human body, food, and pharmaceutical and cosmetic products);
Prepare specimens for staining, becoming an expert light-microscopist;
Become proficient in aseptic handling of materials;
Accurately calibrate and use a range of instruments such as pH meters, UV-Vis spectrophotometers, and centrifuges;
Prepare microbiological media and reagents, and culture pathogenic microbes;
Design and perform your own microbiology experiments;