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Biotechnology – Advanced


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Ontario College Advanced Diploma
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Oshawa
OCAS Code
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Next Intake
September 2023
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Faculty of Science, Engineering & Information Technology (SEIT)
Length
Six semesters
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Program Overview

Biotechnology touches a broad range of industries including health, environmental, textiles, mining, chemical and materials manufacturing, energy, cannabis, food processing, and agriculture. Biotechnological applications improve an organization’s sustainability by helping it become more efficient and environmentally friendly. The discipline has created knowledge and products essential to our continued livelihood such as pest-resistant plants, environmentally friendly biofuels, and improved detection of diseases. Working in state-of-the-art labs using industry-grade equipment, students learn how living organisms and parts of living organisms can provide new methods of production and facilitate the development of new products, as well as learn 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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Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C, M or U)

RECOMMENDED

  • Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C, M or U)

If you are a domestic or internationally educated student with a degree or diploma in a directly related field of study, you may be eligible for the fast- track delivery Biotechnology – Advanced program. For more information, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/btyf.

Tuition

  • Year one domestic: $2,722 (CAD)
  • Year one international: $14,186 (CAD)

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Semester 1 Courses

  • Biology (BIOL 1131)
  • Chemistry 1 (CHEM 1131)
  • Analytical Techniques (CHEM 1200)
  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
  • Mathematics (MATH 1132)

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To help students succeed in programs with learning requirements, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified minimum technology recommendations. While these are not program requirements, these suggestions will help ensure students have the right tools to support a quality learning experience.

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Career Options

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Biotechnology technologist
  • Quality assurance technologist
  • Immunology technologist 
  • Microbiology technologist
  • Quality control technologist
  • Clinical study technologist
  • Food technologist
  • Instrumentation technologist
  • Research technologist

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Program Details

Our well-equipped biotechnology, microbiology, and chemical analysis facilities provide our students with hands-on experience with industry standard methods and analytical instrumentation. Our students learn the theory of and perform experiments involving the isolation and manipulation of DNA, the purification and characterization of proteins, and the growth, maintenance, and management of tissue cultures and microorganisms. Additionally, students gain experience and knowledge in key chemistry techniques including extensive analytical instrumentation experience. In the final semester students combine their knowledge to use biological organisms to manufacture a chemical product used in an industrial process. Our graduates leave with the scientific theory and skills combined with a clear understanding of regulatory affairs and the ethical implications of the biotechnology industry and its influence on society.

During placement, students have the opportunity to gain experience and practice their skills in professional settings.

Graduates are employed in both the public and private sectors including:

  • Biotechnological, agricultural, environmental, cannabis and food laboratories
  • Energy sector
  • Government institutes
  • Quality control laboratories
  • Research laboratories
  • Natural health product and pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Fermentation laboratories

This program has broad career prospects and a graduate may become a(n)

  • Instrumentation technologist
  • Microbiology technologist
  • Food technologist
  • Quality assurance technologist
  • Quality control technologist
  • Biotechnology technologist
  • Immunology technologist
  • Clinical study technologist

Graduates may be eligible to continue their students in a degree program via pathway agreements with a variety of universities: www.durhamcollege.ca/pathways.

If you are a domestic or internationally educated student with a degree or diploma in a directly related field of study, you may be eligible for the fast-track delivery. Please see the fast-track program for more details: www.durhamcollege.ca/btyf.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Perform laboratory duties independently and in compliance with pertinent legislation and regulations, as well as biotechnology standards and guidelines.
  2. Collaborate in implementing and evaluating quality control and quality assurance procedures to meet organizational standards and requirements.
  3. Select and implement best practices for sustainability.
  4. Complete complex biotechnological applications using advanced principles of chemistry, biology and biostatistics as well as basic principles of physics.
  5. Co-ordinate, implement and validate laboratory procedures to carry out quantitative and qualitative tests and analyses.
  6. Co-ordinate, implement and validate standard cell culture procedures under aseptic conditions.
  7. Co-ordinate, implement and validate molecular biology procedures.
  8. Manage biological data to support biological scientists and researchers in capturing, organizing/summarizing and storing their data.
  9. Prepare, analyze, interpret, maintain and communicate scientific data effectively.
  10. Develop and present a strategic plan for ongoing personal and professional development to enhance work performance.
  11. Apply basic business principles to biotechnology practices.

Admission Requirements

  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or Mature Student Status
    AND
  • Grade 12 English (C or U)
  • Grade 12 Mathematics (C, M or U)
  • Grade 11 or 12 Biology (C, M or U)

RECOMMENDED

  • Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry (C, M or U)

If you are a domestic or internationally educated student with a degree or diploma in a directly related field of study, you may be eligible for the fast- track delivery Biotechnology – Advanced program. For more information, please visit www.durhamcollege.ca/btyf.

Courses

The courses listed below are for incoming students. If you are a current student, please refer to your program of study for the year you began your program. Your program of study can be found on MyDC.

Semester 1

  • Biology (BIOL 1131)
  • Chemistry 1 (CHEM 1131)
  • Analytical Techniques (CHEM 1200)
  • Communication Foundations (COMM 1100)
  • FNMI Elective (FNMI 0000)
  • Mathematics (MATH 1132)

Semester 2

  • Introduction to Biotechnology (BIOT 1131)
  • Organic Chemistry 1 (CHEM 1202)
  • Chemistry 2 (CHEM 2131)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)
  • Mathematics 2 (MATH 2132)

Semester 3

  • Biochemistry I (BIOC 3131)
  • Introductory Microbiology (BIOL 2100)
  • Career Planning & Development (CARR 2130)
  • Analytical Chemistry 1 (CHEM 3131)
  • General Education Elective (GNED 0000)

Semester 4

  • Biochemistry II (BIOC 4131)
  • Food Microbiology (BIOL 2205)
  • DNA Techniques (BIOT 3131)
  • Analytical Instrumentation (CHEM 2206)
  • Analytical Chemistry 2 (CHEM 4131)

Semester 5

  • Diagnostic Microbiology (BIOL 3105)
  • Protein Techniques (BIOT 4133)
  • Cell Biology (BIOT 5131)
  • Spectroscopy 1 (CHEM 3105)
  • Chromatography 1 (CHEM 3106)
  • Field Placement (PLAC 1100)

Semester 6

  • Industrial Microbiology (BIOL 3201)
  • Bio-Regulations (BIOT 4131)
  • Quality Control & Quality Assurance for Biotechnologists (BIOT 5132)
  • Bio-Processing (BIOT 6131)
  • Spectroscopy 2 (CHEM 3201)
  • Chromatography 2 (CHEM 3202)

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change. Please note that as a result of COVID-19 the 2023-2024 program of study may be modified to accommodate program delivery changes.

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WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Biotechnology technologist
  • Quality assurance technologist
  • Immunology technologist 
  • Microbiology technologist
  • Quality control technologist
  • Clinical study technologist
  • Food technologist
  • Instrumentation technologist
  • Research technologist

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Biotechnological, agricultural, environmental or food laboratories
  • Energy sector
  • Mining or chemical manufacturing organizations
  • Cannabis and cannabis related industries
  • Government institutes
  • Quality control laboratories
  • Research laboratories
  • Natural health product laboratories
  • Fermentation laboratories
  • Third party laboratories

Field Placement

Your learning experience will be complemented by a field placement in your third year, which will enable you to utilize your newly acquired skills and gain valuable industry-related experience.

Program Transfer, Degree Completion and Additional Credentials

Durham College also offers degree completion opportunities with a number of Canadian and international institutions. Sample diploma-to-degree opportunities include:

  • Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences (Honours) – Ontario Tech University (Ontario Tech)
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) – Biological Science – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) bridge – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – Educational Studies and Digital Technology – Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) - Medical Laboratory Science at Ontario Tech
  • Bachelor of Science - Athabasca University
  • Bachelor of Science (Health Services Administration) - Davenport University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Molecular Biology & Genetics - Guelph University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biological Science - Guelph University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Biochemistry - Guelph University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Microbiology - Guelph University
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science/ Environmental Management - Royal Roads
  • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Practice - Royal Roads
  • Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Practice - Royal Roads
  • Bachelor of General Studies - Thompson Rivers University
  • Bachelor of Technology (Technology Management) - Thompson Rivers University
  • Bachelor of Technology (Trades and Technology Leadership) - Thompson Rivers University
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Biotechnology - Institute of Technology Sligo, Ireland

Please visit our pathways page to learn more about how you can transfer your credits towards a degree.

Technology Recommendations

To help students have the best learning experience possible, Durham College’s IT Services department has identified technology recommendations for each program based on course needs and software requirements. While not required, students may want to consider these suggestions if they are purchasing a computer or laptop for the upcoming academic year.

Processor: i5
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 256GB SSD
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Professional or Education x64 SP1
Internet Browser: Internet Explorer 11 or Google Chrome (newest version) or Firefox (newest version)
Network Adapter: 802.11ac 2.4/5 GHz wireless adapter
Camera: Webcam/built-in camera
Internet connection

Questions regarding technology recommendations can be directed to the IT Service Desk  or the school office.

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