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Program facts

Centennial College

Toronto, Canada

Program type

Postgraduate certificate
Duration

2 years
Annual tuition fee

18,444 CAD
Fees are displayed in the university's local currency
Language taught in

English
Start date

September, January, May

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Program overview

What Centennial College says about their program:
"Centennial College's Biotechnology - Advanced Fast-Track program sees qualified college or university graduates gain direct admission into Year 2 (Semester 3) of the three-year Biotechnology program and receive their technologist advanced diploma in two years (four semesters).

In the Biotechnology - Advanced (Fast Track) courses, you'll learn the scientific principles, techniques and skills to work in industrial microbiology and chemistry. Specialized study in biotechnology applications, biochemistry, microbial genetics, and clinical and environmental microbiology will also be included.

Your opportunity to understand theory and gain technical practice will be combined with many opportunities for you to enhance your experience. Additionally, project work, in consultation with faculty, will help you to further develop your skills in research, laboratory techniques, report writing and presentation."

Admissions requirements

Centennial is committed to understanding everyone's academic skills in order to promote student success, and to providing equal access to post-secondary education for everyone.

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)

Fees and funding

Fees noted are estimated and are based on the 2022-2023 schedule. Tuition guidelines are established by the Ontario government and are subject to revision. Below are sample full-time fee summaries.

Fee information

Undergraduate tuition: from CAD$15,693 to CAD$31,260
Postgraduate tuition: from CAD$16,164 to CAD$18,328

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

Visa requirements for Centennial College

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