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Degree or DiplomaWe offer a four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Biotechnology that covers everything from genetics to bioinformatics. Our diploma programs – Science Laboratory Technology and Environmental Technology – share a common first year, giving students an opportunity to evaluate both programs before making a final decision.

SEE ThE WOrLD frOm ThE inSiDE.Science applies to everything in our lives from the food we eat, to the water we drink, to the medicines that keep us healthy. for those interested in the world of science, Our applied sciences programs open all the doors.

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BachELOr Of appLiED TEchnOLOgy - BiOTEchnOLOgy– a four-year Bachelor’s Degree co-op program preparing students for careers in growth areas of applied biotechnology such as medicine, pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and in research and development. Studies include molecular biology, microbiology, virology, toxicology, statistical data analysis and bioinformatics. Four months of mandatory co-op and four months of optional co-op experience give students an opportunity to work in business, institutions and research laboratories.

EnvirOnmEnTaL TEchnOLOgy – a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma co-op program that focuses on laboratory analysis and field work. You will study biology, gather and study air and water samples, investigate environmental legislation and the principles of waste management and meteorology. Graduates work in provincial and federal regulatory agencies, pollution measurement and control services, research facilities, and consulting firms.

SciEncE LaBOraTOry TEchnOLOgy – a three-year Ontario College Advanced Diploma co-op program designed for students who are able to focus on detail and enjoy laboratory analysis. You will be studying biology, physics, and chemistry with a focus on analysis techniques and procedures. Graduates work in quality control, research laboratories or product development.

careers in applied Sciences

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Note: **Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology (C) preferred Applicants who lack required courses may be admitted to the program subject to appropriate prior upgrading

*The minimum requirements for admission to all post-secondary programs is an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses from the College (C), University (U), University/College (U/C) or Open (O) stream or equivalent or mature student with the stated academic requirements. Graduate programs require a College Diploma or University Degree or equivalent. For more information, please visit www.fanshawec.ca.

admissionrequirements

Environmental Technology • MathematicsONEof: - Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology** (C) - Grade 11 Functions (U) - Grade 11 Functions and Applications (U/C) (minimum final grade required is 60)• Grade11orGrade12Chemistry(C)or(U)

Science Laboratory Technology • MathematicsONEof: - Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology** (C) - Grade 11 Functions (U) - Grade 11 Functions and Applications (U/C) (minimum final grade required is 60)• Grade11orGrade12Chemistry(C)or(U)

Bachelor of Applied Technology– Biotechnology

• MathematicsONEof: - Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U) - Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)• Grade12Biology(U)• Grade12Chemistry(U)• ThreeadditionalGrade12(U)or(U/C)courses• Finalminimumaverageof65.0%onsixGrade12(U)or(U/C)courseswhichincludetheprerequisitecourses

Three-year Programs (Advanced Diploma)

Four-year Program (Bachelor's Degree)

Program Academic Requirements*

Fanshawe College reserves the right to make changes to the information in this publication without prior notice. The 2011-2012 Academic Admission Requirements are provided as a guide only and are subject to change. For more information, please refer to our website at www.fanshawec.ca.

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