College Diploma – Biotechnology – Health

Explore pharmaceutical, genetic, clinical and other aspects of the biotechnology field as related to health.

Program Highlights:

• Strong foundational program in biotechnology with exposure to options in the health field.
• Graduates are ready for careers in many areas of biotechnology.

What You’ll Learn:

• Fundamentals of biotechnology, microbiology, pharmacology, genetics, bioinformatics and clinical testing associated with the health sector.
• Explore scientific methods and experimental techniques in accordance with accepted principles of quality assurance and manufacturing in the biotech industry.
• Prepare for a future career working in one of the most rapidly expanding fields in Canada.
• How to perform tasks in the following areas:
• DNA and protein absorption spectrophotometry
• Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (PAGE)
• Agarose gel DNA electrophoresis
• Ion exchange and thin layer chromatography
• Basic techniques in microbiology
• PCR (polymerase chain reaction) analysis of DNA
• Micropipetting, extractions titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using good laboratory practice