Advanced Diploma [Biotechnology] From St. Lawrence College

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Advanced Diploma (Biotechnology)

STEM Course

3 years

Full Time

Joint Program & On Campus

Field of Study:

Biotechnology

₹7.7 L/Yr

CA$12,504 /Yr

St. Lawrence College offers an Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology for a duration of 3 years.
It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
It is a joint program between St. Lawrence College and Queen's University combines a degree and diploma in Biotechnology.
The Biotechnology Advanced program at St. Lawrence College is a predominantly hands-on, laboratory, and practical based course.
The final 15-week semester of the program is dedicated to providing a real-world learning opportunity by placing the students in a research or industrial work site as an entry-level Biotechnologist.
Students from health science’s programs on placement are covered by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage in the event of an incident.
Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode that combines classroom sessions with online learning activities.
Graduates of the Biotechnology Advanced program can turn their advanced diploma into a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Biotechnology degree in one year (two academic semesters) in Ireland at the Institute of Technology Sligo.
Biotechnology graduates are employed in:
- Academic research laboratories e.g. disease and medical research, ecology, bioremediation, genomics, and proteomics
- Commercial research, development, and production of biological products such as pharmaceuticals, foods, alcoholic beverages, bulk chemicals, and bio-pesticides
- Microbiological, chemical, and instrumental analyses of raw materials and finished products
- Environmental protection through waste management, detection of soil and water contaminants/pollutants, and application of bioremediation techniques. Graduates are eligible to take the OWWCO (Ontario Water/Wastewater Certification Office) exams
The average salary of the program goes up to 35,000 USD.

Important Dates

Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	₹767746 (CAD 12504)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Room And Board	₹344884
Meal	₹78285
Total Cost	₹494516
Books and Supplies	₹36840
Other Fees	₹34507

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 12 Math at the C or U level, MTC4C recommended
- Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry at the C or U level
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology at the C or U level.
Students entering the program will have WHIMS (Workplace Hazardous Information Management System) Training prior to entering the program or within the first two weeks of the program through the college.

Indian Student Eligibility:

The students must have completed 10^th and intermediate i.e 12^th grade which has the minimum with 60% marks.
The minimum qualification required to attend this program is a higher secondary school certificate.
Copies of original documents should be attested by the educational institution.
School Record of Diploma/Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study is required.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Scores Required

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

78 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

55 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Required Document List

Following are the required documents:

CV/Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Official Transcript: Submit copies of an official transcript from post-secondary institutions attended in PDF format.
Official Degree Certificate: It provides proof of degree completion and must be an original copy issued by the institution with an official stamp or seal.
Personal Statement: This is a short statement (approximately one page) that details the reason for pursuing graduate studies with this department and their research interests.
Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.

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Career and Placement after Course

Possible career opportunities are:

Medical scientists
Biological technicians
Medical and Clinical Lab Technologists and Technicians
Biochemists and Biophysicists
Biomedical Engineers
Microbiologists
Epidemiologists
R&D and Process Development Scientists

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Scholarship Per Student	Level of Study	Type
BrokerFish International student scholarship	Scholarship per student₹ 61,400/Yr$1,000	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship	Scholarship per studentVariable Amount	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeCollege-Specific	View Details
Paul Foundation scholarships	Scholarship per student₹ 12.4 L/Yr$20,174	Level Of StudyDiploma	TypeMerit-Based	View Details
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship Program	Scholarship per student₹ 9,210/Yr$150	Level Of StudyBachelor	TypeMerit-Based	View Details