Program Highlights
Elite program at the technologist level provides sought-after lab skills and training in cutting-edge trends in the biotechnology field.
Graduates have enhanced opportunities for biotechnology careers and pathways to university.
What you'll learn
Fundamentals of applied molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, microbiology, pharmacology, analytical instrumentation and bioengineering.
Investigate the advanced topics of clinical trials, drug discovery, cell culture, environmental biology and laboratory management.
Your future career options
Biotech Laboratory Technologist
Biotech Production and Technical Sales Representative
Production Management
Quality Control
Water Treatment
Bioremediation
Biotech Research
Where you could work includes:
Food and Agriculture
Biotechnology Research
Pharmaceutical and Biologic Production
Bioscience Laboratories (Public & Private)
Water/Waste Water Facilities
Bioremediation Companies
Biofuel Companies
Opportunities for grads
Graduates may be eligible to be registered as associate members of The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
Educational Pathways
Pathways to Mohawk
If you've successfully taken a course at another post-secondary institution, you may be able to earn course exemptions toward your credential here at Mohawk.
Pathways within Mohawk
If you have successfully completed one of the following programs at Mohawk, you may be eligible to receive transfer credit in this program.
Biotechnology
We offer a diverse range of programs to further your studies within Mohawk following completion of this program.
Bachelor of Digital Health (Honours)
Digital Health (Graduate Certificate)
Earn a degree: Fanshawe College - Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology - Biotechnology
Qualified graduates may apply to the McMaster-Mohawk Bachelor of Technology - Biotechnology Combined Degree/Diploma Program to enter Year 3 of the program. Contact the program coordinator at Mohawk College or the McMaster Faculty of Engineering at [email protected] directly for more information.