Campus

Seneca@York

Duration

6 Semesters (3 Years)

Credential Awarded

Ontario College Advanced Diploma

School

School of Biological Sciences & Applied Chemistry

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This program is offered in Seneca's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in Seneca's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. For courses offered in the flexible delivery format, professors use innovative learning spaces and technology to teach students in a classroom or lab and broadcast in real time to students attending remotely. In flexible courses, students have the choice of coming on campus or learning online.

Learn more about Seneca’s program delivery options.

About the Program

In this three-year advanced diploma program, you will prepare for work as a research technologist in the life sciences field. You will study a range of topics, including molecular genetics, immunology, tissue culture, virology, biochemical techniques, histology, cell biology, biochemistry, computers, statistics and a common first year of basic biology, chemistry and mathematics. This program offers you theoretical knowledge of scientific methods and practical experience in performing precise experiments for research and development.

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Skills

Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:

• How to perform assays
• Scientific method
• Experimental techniques
• Perform laboratory duties
• Quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Manage biological data

Work Experience

Optional Work Term

Students meeting all academic requirements may have the opportunity to complete an optional work term(s) in a formal work environment. The work term(s) is similar in length to an academic semester and typically involves full-time work hours that may be paid or unpaid. In programs with limited work term opportunities, additional academic requirements and a passing grade on a communication assessment may be required for eligibility. Eligibility for participation does not guarantee a work position will be secured. Additional fees are required for those participating in the optional work term stream regardless of success in securing a work position.

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Diploma Structure

Work-Integrated Learning Model #1

	September	January	May
Year 1	Semester 1	Semester 2	Break
OR
Year 1		Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Work Term 1
Year 3	Semester 5	Work Term 2	Work Term 3
Year 4	Semester 6

Work-Integrated Learning Model #2

	September	January	May
Year 1	Semester 1	Semester 2	Break
OR
Year 1		Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Work Term 1
Year 3	Work Term 2	Semester 5	Work Term 3
Year 4	Semester 6

Work-Integrated Learning Model #3

	September	January	May
Year 1	Semester 1	Semester 2	Break
OR
Year 1		Semester 1	Semester 2
Year 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Work Term 1
Year 3	Semester 5	Work Term 2	Work Term 3
Year 4	Semester 6