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Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast-Track) Durham College - Oshawa Campus Durham College - Oshawa Campus, Canada

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CAD 15225

Annual Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee

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12 months

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

In this program designed specifically for applicants with existing academic credentials, students with a degree in science can expand their knowledge of the biotechnology industry and complete their Biotechnology advanced diploma in fewer semesters. Biotechnology touches a broad range of industries including health, pharmaceuticals, food production and agriculture. The discipline has created knowledge and products essential to our continued livelihood such as vaccines to prevent disease, pest-resistant plants, environmentally friendly biofuels and improved detection of diseases.

Graduates of the Biotechnology – Advanced program are competitively qualified to work in a range of industries including those focused on food, the environment, pharmaceuticals, natural health products and cannabis. Learning within state-of-the-art labs using industry-grade equipment, students learn how living organisms or parts of living organisms can provide new methods of production and development of new products in a range of industries as well as 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.

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Additional Information

Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 7 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2026

Closed

Jan 2026, May 2026, Sep 2025

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 60 - With no score less than - 57
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a degree or diploma in a directly related field of study or comparable credential completed within the last five years

6.5 IELTS Score
60 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

15225

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100 Waived

Application Fee
(CAD)

22895 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

Global Entrance Scholarship

Accept your offer of admission as soon as possible and receive $2,000 as part of your Global Entrance Scholarship! 
Study in Canada at Durham College and receive up to $3,000* in an entrance scholarship when you start a new program in May 2026, September 2026 and January 2027. 
Terms and conditions: Durham College reserves the right to modify, cancel, or withdraw this promotion at any time without prior notice.


*Scholarship amounts vary based on the duration of your study program.

How much will I receive for my entrance scholarship?

When you enrol in a new program at Durham College, you will be awarded an entrance scholarship. The scholarship value will depend on the duration of your studies. 

  • One-year program - $2,000 (when you accept your offer)
  • Two-year program - $3,000 ($2,000 when you accept your offer, $1,000 in year two) 
  • Three-year program - $3,000 ($2,000 when you accept your offer, $1,000 in year two) 
  • Bachelor program - $3,000 ($2,000 when you accept your offer, $1,000 in year two)* 

*Students applying for a Durham College Bachelor program may also be eligible for the first-year Degree Entrance Award, valued at between $500 to $3,000.

Am I eligible?

International applicants inside or outside of Canada who apply to a full-time program at Durham College and pay international fees are eligible. * Students beginning a new program after completing their first program at Durham College are eligible as well.

*This also includes international applicants who are Refugee Claimants.

How do I apply?

You automatically qualify for the global entrance scholarship if you accept your offer of admission to a full-time program at Durham College.

How much will I receive for my entrance scholarship? $2000 of the entrance scholarship will be credited directly to your student account when you accept your offer of admission. If you qualify for a larger award, the remaining scholarship will be awarded to your account in Year 2. There is no cash equivalent or alternative for this scholarship.
Terms and Conditions: Scholarship Eligibility
  • Social Insurance Number: To keep your scholarship, you must provide your Social Insurance Number (SIN) on MyDC before your second semester begins in Canada.
  • Program Transfer Policy: Students who transfer programs prior to completing their initial program of study will not receive an additional GES scholarship and will lose eligibility for the second installment of their scholarship (if applicable).
  • Enrollment Continuity Requirement: Students who take an unscheduled gap between semesters will not be eligible for the second installment of their scholarship (if applicable). 
  • Scholarship Stacking: The Global Entrance Scholarship may be combined with a Degree Entrance Award, subject to all applicable terms and conditions.
  • Non-refundable: The Global Entrance Scholarship is non-refundable. If this award results in an overpayment of fees, the excess funds will be automatically applied to the fees for the following semester.

 



Degree Entrance Scholarship

All eligible applicants to a degree program with a combined minimum, non-weighted average of 75 percent and higher will be considered to receive a first-year entrance award:

  •  75% average—$500
  •  80% average—$1,500
  •  85% average—$2,000
  •  90% average—$3,000

**Subject to change; be sure to check your program information page for more details.


Note: Any applicant who applies to a bachelor's degree is eligible for both scholarships, provided they meet the conditions above.

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