College Diploma - Biotechnology (BTDS/BTDJ)

The College Diploma - Biotechnology (BTDS/BTDJ) at Loyalist College's Belleville campus is a two-year college diploma that gives you a strong, career-focused education in this field.

You will develop laboratory and technical skills for the biotechnology and life-sciences sector — molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, cell culture, lab instrumentation and quality control — through extensive hands-on lab work. The program prepares you for skilled roles in a growing, science-driven industry. Graduates work in pharmaceutical, food, environmental and research laboratories as biotechnology and quality-control technicians.

Delivered with hands-on labs and placements at Loyalist College's Belleville campus in eastern Ontario. This program is on Loyalist's official PGWP-aligned programs list (CIP 41.0101), so graduates may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit — the final decision always rests with IRCC.

Graduates are well placed for roles such as Laboratory/Biotechnology Technician, Quality Control Technician and Research Assistant, leaving with practical skills and real Canadian experience that employers value.

Beyond technical training, you will build the communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills that transfer across careers and support long-term success in Canada and beyond.

With small classes, supportive instructors and a hands-on approach, international students at Loyalist College get personal attention and a genuinely welcoming place to study.

The program also provides a strong foundation for further study and professional pathways, helping you keep advancing toward your career goals.