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Biotechnology - Advanced

Formerly named: Biotechnology Technologist - Forensics

The Biotechnology - Advanced program trains students for lab careers in health, research, microbiology, DNA, environment, and QA/QC, with a semester-long placement to build practical and transferable skills.

Program Information

Start Date

September 02, 2025

Domestic Availability

Accepting Applications

International Availability

Accepting Applications

CIP Code

41.0101

Program Code

BTF

Delivery

Hybrid, Placement

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program Contact

BTF Coordinator

Program Contact

Domestic Tuition

$2799.76 per semester*

International Tuition

$10256.58 per semester*

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January 05, 2026

Domestic Availability

Accepting Applications

International Availability

Closed

CIP Code

41.0101

Program Code

BTF

Delivery

Hybrid, Placement

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program Contact

BTF Coordinator

Program Contact

Domestic Tuition

$2799.76 per semester*

International Tuition

$10256.58 per semester*

*Domestic tuition amounts shown are from the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.

*International tuition amounts shown are from the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.

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Canadian Students

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September 08, 2026

Domestic Availability

Coming Soon

International Availability

Coming Soon

CIP Code

41.0101

Program Code

BTF

Delivery

Hybrid, Placement

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program Contact

BTF Coordinator

Program Contact

Domestic Tuition

$2799.76 per semester*

International Tuition

$10256.58 per semester*

*Domestic tuition amounts shown are from the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.

*International tuition amounts shown are from the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.

Apply Now

Canadian Students

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January 11, 2027

Domestic Availability

Coming Soon

International Availability

Coming Soon

CIP Code

41.0101

Program Code

BTF

Delivery

Hybrid, Placement

Credential

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

Program Contact

BTF Coordinator

Program Contact

Domestic Tuition

$2799.76 per semester*

International Tuition

$10256.58 per semester*

*Domestic tuition amounts shown are from the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.

*International tuition amounts shown are from the 2025-2026 academic year and are subject to change.

Apply Now

Canadian Students

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Biotechnologists are the behind-the-scenes scientists who develop and improve products, technologies and processes across many industries, using biology, chemistry and genetics. 

The Biotechnology - Advanced program focuses on:

  • Extensive lab-based skills Over 250 hours of hands-on training in your first four semester.
  • Unique combination of courses Recognized by employers as one of the broadest-based lab skills programs, which puts our graduates in demand across a variety of fields.
  • More than just technical skills Our students are trained to become critical thinkers with problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills - attributes that serve them well throughout their career. 
  • Comprehensive placement: With up to 600 hours of work experience during your final semester placement you will be fully prepared for your career.

Fast-track option Graduates with a degree can apply to the Biotechnology - Advanced Fast Track program and enter in Semester 3.

This program stands out for its unique blend of accelerated learning, interdisciplinary training, and industry-focused expertise.

  • Graduate sooner: Earn your credential in just 2.5 years instead of 3 and fast-track your career.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Learning: Build expertise in microbiology, molecular biology, quality control, forensic DNA applications, environmental analysis, data management, automation, and essential professional skills.
  • Job-Ready Skills:  Graduate with multiple, in-demand technical competencies that employers actively seek.
  • Industry-Responsive Curriculum: Designed to meet evolving industry needs and address critical skill shortages.
  • Specialized Programs & Faculty – Technicians need expertise in information technology, data management, and data analysis. The college offers courses and faculty dedicated to these critical areas.
  • Cutting-Edge Resources: Learn with state-of-the-art tools in our dedicated lab environment.

A 600-hour placement will immerse students in the work culture of a lab environment, give them the opportunity to seek experience in an area of specialization, and promote networking and awareness of the industry and job potential. Students will work with their faculty in selecting a placement that will be right for them.

To succeed in this occupation, students need the following characteristics:

  • Problem-solving, troubleshooting, creativity.
  • Perseverance, time management, and organization.
  • Life-long learner to maintain currency in an ever-changing field.

In addition, students should enjoy synthesizing information, finding innovative solutions to problems, and working with equipment and instruments at tasks which require precision. Students will likely work in a team environment, so good interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Graduates of this program will be well-equipped to pursue diverse roles across the biotechnology industry, whether in private companies, public institutions, research facilities, or specialized labs. Their skills will open doors to a wide range of career paths in this dynamic and evolving field, including:

  • Research technician/technologist (in areas such as cancer, disease, environmental, etc.)
  • Microbiology testing (food, water, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics)
  • Quality assurance/quality control (food, pharmaceutical, manufacturing)
  • Forensic labs
  • Hospital and clinical settings
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Government agencies such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian, Centre for Forensic Science, and Public Health
  • Municipal wastewater and drinking water treatment facilities
  • Pathogen and toxicology testing (plant and animals)
  • Wildlife management and restoration (environmental DNA)
  • Cannabis labs
  • COVID19 testing and medical related fields (may require additional qualifications)
  • Chemical analysis and instrumentation
  • Nuclear power generation
  • Environmental lab analysis (water, geological and biological material)

If you are 19 years of age or older before classes start, and you do not possess an OSSD, you can write the Canadian Adult Achievement Test to assess your eligibility for admission. Additional testing or academic upgrading may be necessary to meet specific course requirements for this program. All applicants will be required to achieve course credit in the mandatory sciences, through Secondary School, Academic Upgrading or College preparatory programs.

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5
Textbook Cost $1,414.00 $996.00
Field Placement expenses Travel and or parking costs - varies depending on placement location

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

Students applying to Biotechnology - Advanced must meet the following requirements:

  • OSSD including Gr 12 C English, Gr 12 C Math and any two Gr 11 or 12 C Sciences

If students are looking to purchase a computer, a Windows-based computer (hardware and software that runs Microsoft Windows - but not a Chromebook) is what should be purchased for the BTF program.

Missing Admission Requirements?

Are you missing admission requirements to apply to this program? Or are you looking for a stronger foundation for your health sciences studies?

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The Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees program helps you meet admission requirements and strengthen your application. Successful graduates may qualify for reserved spaces in this program

Transfer Agreements

You may be able to use credits obtained at Fleming College to continue your postsecondary education in pursuit of a degree. The articulation and credit transfer agreements with our partner institutions are summarized here.

Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems
Requirement
  • Completion of the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 30 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to the articulation statement for further details.

To apply please see the Apply Alberta website.

For more information

Visit the Athabasca University website for further articulation and program information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Applied Life Science
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 10 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Lakehead University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Biology and Technology
Requirement
  • Minimum 72% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 69 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Nipissing University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Allied Health Science
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of the Ontario Tech Allied Health Sciences Bridge.
Transfer Credit
  • 57 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies and Digital Technology
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 60 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to Ontario Tech's website for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Bachelor of Commerce
Requirement
  • Minimum mid-70% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of the Ontario Tech Commerce Bridge.
Transfer Credit
  • 45 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Health Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Requirement
  • Minimum 77% cumulative program average.
  • Present a comprehensive human anatomy and physiology course at the college or university level.
  • Completion of the Ontario Tech Medical Laboratory Bridge.
Transfer Credit
  • 39 out of a 120-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Ontario Tech University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Requirement
  • Minimum 65% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • Entry into 5th semester standing in an 8-semester program.
  • Refer to Seneca College's website for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Seneca Polytechnic website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science – Biotechnology
Requirement
  • Minimum 70% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 23 out of a 42-course degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Colleges website.

For more information

Visit the Seneca Polytechnic website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Arts
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 7 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 7 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Biology
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 7 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
Transfer Credit
  • 7 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

See the official articulation agreement.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
  • Within the program, a minimum 65% average in two Biology, Chemistry, and Math courses.
  • The application process is competitive, and the best-qualified candidates are offered admission. Meeting the terms of this articulation agreement does not guarantee admission to the program.
Transfer Credit
  • 4 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Students transferring receive 7.0 transfer credits, with 4.0 applicable to program requirements.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the Trent University website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of MHF4U (Grade 12 University Advanced Functions) or equivalent.
Transfer Credit
  • 7.5 to 10 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Guelph website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of MHF4U (Grade 12 University Advanced Function) or equivalent.
Transfer Credit
  • 7.5 to 10 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Guelph website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of MHF4U (Grade 12 University Advanced Function) or equivalent.
Transfer Credit
  • 7.5 to 10 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Guelph website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology & Genetics
Requirement
  • Minimum 75% cumulative program average.
  • Completion of MHF4U (Grade 12 University Advanced Function) or equivalent.
Transfer Credit
  • 7.5 to 10 out of a 20-credit degree.
  • Refer to ONTransfer.ca for further details.

To apply please see the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC) website.

For more information

Visit the University of Guelph website for further articulation and program information.

Visit the ONTransfer.ca website for agreement information.

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