Learn more about studying Applied Biotechnology as an international student.
What Ontario Tech University says about their program:
If you are interested in managerial and leadership roles, consider applying for the five-year Bachelor of Science and Management (Honours) program in your upper years of study. Graduates gain a solid foundation in the key functional areas of business and management, including finance, accounting, operations, project management and marketing.
There is a wealth of opportunities for science graduates in industry, government and in areas of applied science. The combination of a science degree and business and management education will give an added advantage to graduates in establishing careers within these practical fields.
Applicants to bachelor’s degree programs must have obtained a secondary school diploma. This diploma must be eligible to access further academic studies in the country where it has been obtained.
Hold a four-year honours undergraduate degree in in an academic discipline relevant to the proposed field of study, or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Minimum score of 180 with no band lower than 170.
Minimum score of 70 with no sub-score below 60.
Minimum score of 110 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 120).
Overall score of 6.5 with no sub-score less than 6.0 (Education and Nursing programs require an overall score of 7.0).
Minimum score of 58
Internet-based test (iBT) with a total score of 83 (Education and Nursing programs require a total score of 87), and minimum scaled scores of Listening: 20; Reading: 20; Speaking: 19; and Writing: 20. TOEFL iBT Home Edition results are also considered acceptable. Paper-delivered test results will be reviewed on an individual basis.
The English language test requirement can be waived by one of the following criteria:
The minimum three-year requirement does not include time enrolled in an English as a Second Language program.
some programs require three letters of recommendation)
from CAD$29,195 to CAD$39,808 per year
from CAD$20,124 to CAD$30,408 per year
The GLA is one of our most prestigious entrance awards. Valued at $72,000 CAD ($18,000 a year for four years), the GLA recognizes international secondary school applicants with strong academic and leadership abilities. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are not eligible for the GLA.
The ILA is an entrance award that recognizes high-achieving international students entering an undergraduate program at Ontario Tech University for September 2023 intake. Valued at $10,000 CAD, this one-year scholarship will be awarded to eligible students that have applied for the Global Leadership Award. A maximum of five will be awarded.
International Merit Awards—valued at up to $4,000 CAD—are automatically awarded to the top applicants with the highest admission grade-point-average from each of the identified regions. The Merit Awards are non-renewable.
These scholarships may be increased to $3,000 and $4,000 through generous contributions from our donors.
In-course scholarships are available for up to three years of your first undergraduate degree. To be considered, you must have been enrolled in a minimum 80 per cent course load during your previous academic year.
| Category | Cost (in Canadian Dollar) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | $1,821 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | $1,599 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | $211 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | $85 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | $60 |
| Monthly public transport pass | $103 |
| Monthly grocery basket | $350 |
| Coffee shop drink | $5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | $16 |
| Gym membership | $58 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Many international students will require a visa to study in Canada, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.