• St. Lawrence College offers an Advanced Diploma in Biotechnology for a duration of 3 years.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • It is a joint program between St. Lawrence College and Queen's University combines a degree and diploma in Biotechnology.
  • The Biotechnology Advanced program at St. Lawrence College is a predominantly hands-on, laboratory, and practical based course.
  • The final 15-week semester of the program is dedicated to providing a real-world learning opportunity by placing the students in a research or industrial work site as an entry-level Biotechnologist.
  • Students from health science’s programs on placement are covered by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) coverage in the event of an incident. 
  • Courses may be offered in the classroom or lab, entirely online, or in a hybrid mode that combines classroom sessions with online learning activities.
  • Graduates of the Biotechnology Advanced program can turn their advanced diploma into a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Biotechnology degree in one year (two academic semesters) in Ireland at the Institute of Technology Sligo.
  • Biotechnology graduates are employed in:
    • Academic research laboratories e.g. disease and medical research, ecology, bioremediation, genomics, and proteomics
    • Commercial research, development, and production of biological products such as pharmaceuticals, foods, alcoholic beverages, bulk chemicals, and bio-pesticides
    • Microbiological, chemical, and instrumental analyses of raw materials and finished products
    • Environmental protection through waste management, detection of soil and water contaminants/pollutants, and application of bioremediation techniques. Graduates are eligible to take the OWWCO (Ontario Water/Wastewater Certification Office) exams
  • The average salary of the program goes up to 35,000 USD.