Offered by Holland College in Charlottetown, Canada, Diploma in Bioscience Technology is a diploma in Biological Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Biological Sciences
Duration: 2 years
We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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This two-year diploma is described by Holland College as the only program of its kind in the region, training students in laboratory and scientific research skills. Coursework covers natural product extraction, fermentation, and bacterial and animal cell culture techniques, alongside six weeks of on-the-job training and a project-based independent research project. The program is delivered at the Prince of Wales Campus and received the 2020 Gold Program Excellence Award from Colleges and Institutes Canada. Admission requires a Grade 12 credential or equivalent with a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 academic English, biology, and chemistry, and Grade 11 or 12 academic math, along with a resume detailing work, volunteer, and extracurricular experience. Graduates are prepared for laboratory and research-support roles in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, food science, and environmental testing settings, and the program suits students seeking a hands-on, research-oriented route into applied bioscience work.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Beyond Holland College's general full-time admission rule (Grade 12 or equivalent with credits at or above the general level, a resume covering work, volunteer and extracurricular experience, and a high school transcript, with a post-secondary transcript added where relevant), the Bioscience Technology page requires a minimum of 70% in Grade 12 academic English, Grade 12 academic biology, Grade 12 academic chemistry, and Grade 11 or 12 academic math. English is the language of instruction: applicants whose first language is not English demonstrate proficiency with IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6), TOEFL iBT 85, CAEL 60 (minimum 50 per band), PTE Academic 60, Duolingo English Test 120 (no section under 115) or Cambridge B2 First/C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency 176 (no band below 169). The program takes a September intake at the Prince of Wales Campus.
