- Level
- 4-Year Bachelor Degree
- CIP code
- 26.1201
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Biotechnology and Life Sciences
- Institution
- Public College
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-09-01
Program overview
The Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology - Biotechnology (BIO2) (Co-op) is a 4 year program at Fanshawe College’s London campus.
The honours biotechnology degree stacks four years of molecular science, bioprocessing, quality systems and research methods over paid co-op terms in working laboratories — producing graduates who compete for scientist-track roles rather than technician ones. As a degree it also carries the PGWP field-rule exemption its diploma sibling cannot.
London’s economy — health care, insurance, advanced manufacturing and education — hires college graduates at scale, and sits two hours from both Toronto and the US border at a fraction of Toronto’s rents.
As an honours degree (CIP 26.1201 — field of study) it is exempt from the field-of-study test entirely: graduates remain PGWP-eligible for up to three years regardless of list changes, with IRCC holding final decisions.
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 70% or better.
- IELTS: R-6.0, W-6.0, L-6.0, S-6.0, Overall 6.5
- TOEFL iBT: Total 88.0
- PTE: Overall 59
- Duolingo: 120
- 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
