Biotechnology - Advanced (Optional Co-op)

Program Outline

Career Options, Academic Pathways and Partners

Companies Offering Jobs

Mill Street Brewery, Apotex Inc., Agropur - Divisional Natrel, Griffith Laboratories, Maxxam Analytics, Campbell Soup Company, bioMerieux, Kisko Products, Cosmetica Laboratories Inc., Hermann Laue Spice Company

Program Highlights

• You learn from experienced Biotechnology - Advanced instructors who make themselves available for one-on-one time.
• You gain hands-on experience performing activities that are commonly encountered in the field.
• Eight up-to-date laboratories and modern wireless lecture facilities housed at the college's Morningside Campus enhance your learning.
• Thorough laboratory training from the basics to professional skills is provided, encouraging and developing teamwork skills.
• Training in Occupational Health and Safety, WHMIS, GMP, HACCP is to industry standards.
• The Biotechnology, Environmental Technology and Food Science Technology programs share a common first year, which provides the flexibility to transfer between these programs before entering the second year.

Articulation Agreements

Successful graduates of this Biotechnology - Advanced program have the opportunity to apply their credits towards further study at the degree level. Listed below are the degrees from partnering institutions that are available for this program.

Please note that each partner pathway has a specific minimum grade requirement in order to qualify for transferring credits, which are assessed by the partner institution.

Partner Institution	Degree Program
Algoma University	Honours Bachelor of Arts in multiple majors
	Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting or Human Resources Management or Marketing (Also available at Brampton, ON campus)
	Bachelor of Computer Science - multiple majors
	Bachelor of Science in multiple majors
Davenport University	Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration
Guelph, University of	Honours Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
	Honours Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
	Honours Bachelor of Science - Molecular Biology and Genetics
	Honours Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Lakehead University	Bachelor or Honours Degree - multiple majors
	Honours Bachelor of Science - Applied LIfe Sciences major
Ontario Tech University (UOIT)	Honours Bachelor of Applied Health Science
	Honours Bachelor of Arts - Educational Studies and Digital Technology
	Honours Bachelor of Science - Biological Science (direct entry)
Nipissing University	Undergraduate Degree
Royal Roads University	Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
	Bachelor of Science - Environmental Practice
	Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Practice
Seneca College	Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Wilfrid Laurier University - Brantford Campus	Honours Bachelor of Arts
York University	Honours Bachelor degree in any major
	Honours Environmental Studies
	Honours Health Science and Science - undecided major

Please visit our website at www.centennialcollege.ca/admissions/applying/education-pathways/outbound-pathways for more information on articulation agreements.

For pathways to other Ontario post-secondary institutions, please view ONCAT.

Educational Partners

Please visit our website for more information on education partners.

Recognitions

The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) recognizes this TAC nationally-accredited program as meeting the academic standard for certification in the Certified Engineering Technologist (C.E.T.) category as well as the OACETT technology report and language benchmark requirements.

 

Accreditation

This program has met the national educational standards of Canada’s engineering technology and applied science profession, as such, has received national program accreditation by Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC).

• Please note: The qualification requirements and costs for each external accreditation, designation, certification or recognition are set by the granting body — not by Centennial College. In order to qualify for any external accreditations, designations, certifications or recognition, students and graduates will need to follow the processes and meet the applicable requirements listed on the websites and in the materials of those external bodies.

Career Outlook

• Quality control technologist
• Quality assurance technologist
• Microbiologist/scientist
• Production and research scientist
• Research associate
• Analytical chemist/microbiologist
• Laboratory technologist

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older).
• English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take the Centennial College English Skills Assessment for Admission.
• Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required) or take a Centennial College Engineering Math Skills Assessment for Admission.

Additional Requirements

• English language proficiency

Co-op Option

Co-op Option

The co-op option in this program will provide you with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience while you complete three work terms as an employee in the field. This experience not only allows you to put classroom learning into practice, but will also provide valuable contacts for your future career.

To participate in programs with optional co-op, students will typically complete an application process in the second semester of their studies, and if academically qualified, may be admitted to the co-op program. Academically qualified students who are accepted into the program will register for the co-op preparation course as scheduled. 

Co-op Requirements

• Minimum of 80% of courses completed from year one
• A minimum C (60%) grade in COMM-170/171
• A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher (this must be maintained for the duration of the program)
• Students must be legally eligible to work in Canada
• Students who meet the above prerequisites will apply to transfer to the co-op program as scheduled

Note: Meeting the minimum co-op program requirements does not guarantee admission into the co-op program.

Co-op Model Route

Fall Semester Intake
Fall	Semester 1
Winter	Semester 2
Summer	Break
Fall	Semester 3
Winter	Co-op Work Term 1
Summer	Semester 4
Fall	Co-op Work Term 2
Winter	Semester 5
Summer	Co-op Work Term 3
Fall	Semester 6

Winter Semester Intake
Winter	Semester 1
Summer	Semester 2
Fall	Semester 3
Winter	Co-op Work Term 1
Summer	Semester 4
Fall	Co-op Work Term 2
Winter	Semester 5
Summer	Co-op Work Term 3
Fall	Semester 6

Learn more about co-op programs.

How to Apply

1. Apply Online

Domestic Students

If you are applying through the Second Career Strategy, please apply at the Employment Training Centre for Second Career (Progress Campus). Second Career Strategy is a funding initiative for those who have been laid-off and are in need of training. For more information go to Second Career Strategy.

If you have previously attended a full-time program at Centennial College, you may be eligible for a Program Transfer. Visit Enrolment Services at any Campus for information.

All other applicants must apply online at Ontariocolleges.ca. A non-refundable application fee of $95 must accompany applications. The fee is payable online, by telephone, online banking, by mail, or in-person to Ontariocolleges.ca. For more information go to Ontariocolleges.ca Application Fees.

International Students

 Apply directly to Centennial College here.

2. Submit Documents

Domestic Students

Current Ontario high school students and graduates from Ontario high schools: Notify your guidance counsellor that you have applied to college and your school will forward transcripts to Centennial College via Ontariocolleges.ca.

Graduates of college/university, or high school outside Ontario but within Canada: You are responsible for requesting that your educational institute sends any required documents and transcripts to Ontariocolleges.ca.

International Students

If you are submitting transcripts to meet admission requirements, you must have the transcripts assessed by an independent credential assessment agency such as World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS).

For more information go to Submitting your Transcripts.

3. Confirm Your Offer of Admission

Offers of Admission are sent by mail to eligible applicants. When you receive your offer, you must login to your account at Ontariocolleges.ca and confirm before the Deadline to Confirm noted in your offer letter.

You may confirm only one college and one program offer at a time.

You must confirm your offer by the Deadline to Confirm noted in your Offer of Admission letter or your seat may be given to another applicant.

When you confirm your Offer of Admission at Centennial College you are given access to your personal myCentennial account where you can check your email, grades, register for courses, pay tuition fees, and see your class timetable.

4. Pay Fees

Centennial fees statements are sent by email to your personal email account and to your myCentennial email account. Fees statements are not mailed.

You must make a minimum payment by the Fees Deadline noted in your Fees Statement or your seat may be given to another applicant.

5. Build Your Timetable (Register for Courses)

Build your timetable (web-register for courses) at my.centennialcollege.ca.

Fall registration begins mid-July
January registration begins mid-December
May registration begins mid-April

Your web-registration will not open if:

You have not submitted your minimum fee payment by the deadline
You received a Conditional Offer of Admission and you have not met the conditions of your offer.

Once you have paid your fees or have made appropriate arrangements, register for your courses online through myCentennial.

Tuition and Fees

Fees noted below are estimates only. Tuition is based on two semesters, beginning Fall 2020.

Student	Tuition (2 Semesters)	Ancillary Fees	Total
Canadian	$2,721.00	$953.89	$3,674.89
International	$15,900.00	$1,462.89	$17,362.89