- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- CIP code
- 26.1201
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Open intakes
-
Off-shoreJan 2027, May 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The College Diploma - Biotechnology (co-op) (BIT1) is a 2 year program at Fanshawe College’s London campus.
The biotechnology diploma is bench-first: cell culture, molecular techniques, microbiology and quality systems taught in laboratory blocks with co-op inside working labs. Two years produces employable technicians; the co-op produces employed ones — and the honours degree pathway remains open for those who want research depth.
Fanshawe brings big-college machinery to bear — industry advisory committees, applied-research centres and one of Ontario’s largest co-op operations — inside a city that keeps student budgets workable.
The CIP classification here is 26.1201 (Biotechnology). Full-time, on-campus completion of an eligible two-year program supports the three-year permit; shorter programs support permits matching their length. IRCC decides finally.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Completed Class 12 (10+2) from a recognised board with approximately 50% or better.
- IELTS: R-5.5, W-5.5, L-5.5, S-5.5, Overall 6.0
- TOEFL iBT: Total 79.0
- PTE: Overall 53
- Duolingo: 105
- GRE/GMAT: Not required.
Application fee $100 CAD. Apply well before the February 1 equal-consideration date for September entry — capped international seats mean popular programs fill early. An Ontario Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) is arranged through admission. Ask an Apply Study Visa counsellor to verify current PGWP alignment and seats before applying.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Biotech graduates staff the life-science economy:
- Biotechnology Technician/Technologist — research and production labs
- QC Analyst — pharma and bioproduct manufacturers
- Research Assistant — academic and industry R&D
- Bioprocessing Technician — fermentation and production
- Regulatory & QA Assistant — compliance functions
- Degree & Graduate Ladder — the honours route and beyond
Life-science fields sit safely on the eligible list — and Ontario's biotech corridor hires from co-op pools.
About Fanshawe College
- Type
- College
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.9
- World rank
- #5433
- Reference No.
- O19361039982
