Dip

Biotechnology: Health

Learn more about studying Biotechnology: Health as an international student.

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Key facts

Program
Undergraduate diploma
Duration
16 months
Program
On campus
Pace
Full-time
Annual tuition fee
16,990CAD
Start date
May, Sep
University ranking
Not ranked

Program overview

What Georgian College says about their program:

Students are prepared for a career as a lab technician in a biomedical field. Experimental techniques and use of scientific equipment across a variety of disciplines including biology, chemistry and physics will form the basis of the program. Both the theoretical and practical aspects of this discipline are equally emphasized. Upon graduation, students will be able to perform a wide array of experiments and assays to answer clinically-related and scientific problems.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

Secondary or high school transcripts with proof of graduation, subjects taken and grades received
Math and English credits are required at the Grade 12 level

Postgraduate academic requirements

College or university transcripts with proof of graduation subjects taken, and grades received

English proficiency

Undergraduate

IELTS
6
TOEFL iBT
79
Duolingo English Test
110
PTE
58

Postgraduate

IELTS
6.5
TOEFL iBT
89
Duolingo English Test
125
PTE
61

Documents required

Application form
Academic transcripts
Diploma of previous studies
Translations
Proof of English proficiency
Passport identification page

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Scholarships at Georgian College

Awards, Scholarships and Bursaries
Official page
Georgian College offers awards, scholarships and bursaries to domestic, international, Indigenous, full-time and part-time students, including entrance students. Students use the official awards system to review current opportunities and eligibility.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

Certificate tuition
from CAD$17,170 to CAD$18,170 per year
Diploma tuition
from CAD$16,990 to CAD$29,200 per year
Undergraduate tuition
from CAD$20,360 to CAD$20,450 per year
Postgraduate tuition
from CAD$17,900 to CAD$19,280 per year

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What is the cost of living near Georgian College?

Category	Cost (in Canadian Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre	$1,821Range: $1,300 to $2,634
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre	$1,599Range: $1,047 to $2,218
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)	$211Range: $118 to $400
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)	$85Range: $60 to $125
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)	$60Range: $34 to $100
Monthly public transport pass	$103Range: $72 to $156
Monthly grocery basket	$350Range: $250 to $500
Coffee shop drink	$5Range: $3 to $8
Cinema or cultural event ticket	$16Range: $13 to $22
Gym membership	$58Range: $25 to $100

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Georgian College

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.

Canada student visa requirements