Biotechnology (Fast-Track)

Undergraduate academic requirements

If you're applying for an Ontario College Certificate, Diploma, or Advanced Diploma Program, you need:

• An Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD) or an OSSD equivalency.
• If you do not have an OSSD, but are 19 years of age or older, you may be eligible to apply as a mature applicant.

If you're applying for a Bachelor's Degree Program, you need:

• An Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or an OSSD Equivalency with a minimum of six 12 U, 12M, OAC credits.
• If you do not have an OSSD, but are 21 years of age or older, you may be eligible to apply as a mature applicant.

Postgraduate academic requirements

If you're applying for a Fast-track or Graduate Certificate Program, you need:

• A university degree or three-year college diploma. For some graduate certificate or fast-track programs, we will consider applicants who have a partial degree (minimum two years) or a two-year college diploma and who have a minimum of two years of work experience related to the program of study. Admission based on partial post-secondary and related experience is at the discretion of the College. Some programs require previous post-secondary education in a specific discipline related to the program.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

• IELTS

  6.0

• TOEFL

  80

• PTE Academic

  51

• Cambridge (CAE)

  167-169

• Duolingo

  109

• CAEL

  60

• Michigan English Test (MET)

  56-57

• iTEP

  3.7

Postgraduate

• IELTS

  6.5

• TOEFL

  88

• PTE Academic

  60

• Cambridge (CAE)

  180

• Duolingo

  125

• CAEL

  70, Writing 60

• Michigan English Test (MET)

  61

• iTEP

  4.1

English proficiency waivers

• Successfully completing two or more consecutive full years at a recognized secondary or post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication.
• Successfully completing a grade 12 college or university stream English course from a recognized Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) granting institution, or equivalent.

Entry requirements

• Any credits, courses and minimum grades to satisfy your program's specific requirements, as well as additional requirements like portfolios, auditions, writing samples, math tests, interviews, or attending on-campus admission sessions. For many programs, you can meet the English and mathematics academic requirements by taking a skills assessment.

Documents required

• Completed online application form
• High school transcripts and diplomas are required.
• Diploma or certificate
• Translations
• English Proficiency test
• The last 4 digits of your passport number and city of birth. Please DO NOT send a copy of your passport
• Standardized tests from your home country may be required – check with the International Admissions Assistant for your region for individual assistance.
• Portfolio (if applicable to your program)
• Letter of interest (if applicable to your program)
• Resume (if applicable to your program)

Fee information

• Undergraduate tuition

  from CAD$18,235 to CAD$23,196

• Postgraduate tuition

  from CAD$18,294 to CAD$28,636

Funding

Centennial College is offering two (2) scholarships to international students

• One scholarship is awarded to an international student based on merit; the other to an international transfer student from China based on academic performance. Both scholarships are offered to eligible students who have successfully completed two consecutive semesters.

Kwei Chun Chow-Wong Scholarship

• Awarded to two international students from Hong Kong enrolled full-time in their second semester of any Ministry approved post-secondary program. Students must have a minimum GPA of 3.0. The students with the highest financial need will receive this award.
• Amount

  $3,000