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Our two-year Biotechnology Technician diploma program provides you with the laboratory skills, technical knowledge, fundamental understanding, and employability skills for careers in Biotechnology and Life Science industries.
Once enrolled, you will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on scenarios relevant to current innovations in the growing fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The program offers independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally and perform laboratory duties in compliance with all legislative guidelines.
Training includes practical and technical instruction in several areas, including biology, biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, cell culture, molecular biology, and computer applications.
Our Biotechnology Technician program graduates will compete in emerging professions within diverse bioeconomy sectors including environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical technologies, analytical chemistry, and many other exciting fields.
Program details
Tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for the 2024-2025 academic year (September to August) are listed below. Books and supplies may be additional. Tuition and fee details for terms starting September 2025 and later will be available Spring 2025.
1 Term
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International
Canadian fee details
| Description | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|
| Full-time Program Tuition | $1348.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $108.90 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
| HST | $4.81 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $37.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $2260.00 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
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International fee details
| Description | Spring 2025 |
|---|---|
| International Program Tuition | $7294.00 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.00 |
| CSI Association Fee | $102.00 |
| CSI College Int'l Health Insurance Plan (CIHIP) | $174.90 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $108.90 |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $20.10 |
| CSI UPass Fee | $118.97 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 |
| HST | $4.81 |
| ISR (International Student Recovery) | $375.00 |
| ONE Card Fee | $7.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $70.50 |
| Student Services | $86.00 |
| *Supply Fee (Taxed) | $37.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $70.00 |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $4.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $30.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $8755.90 |
*The fee listed is for the current academic term and is subject to change. Confirmed costs will appear on your registration invoice. For the most up-to-date eText and course materials pricing, please refer to your personalized booklist.
Returning student tuition & fees
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Program device & software requirements
This program requires you to have a device that meets certain specifications. For most students, this cost is in addition to the tuition & fees listed above.
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Awards & scholarships
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Delivery sequence - May 2026 - Kitchener – Doon
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