Science, animals and the environment: every college, ranked
Biotechnology: Advanced (Optional Co-op) at Algonquin College
Ontario College Advanced Diploma · Environmental and Applied Sciences · Ottawa campus
Program code: 1020X01FWO
What do you need to get into Algonquin Biotechnology: Advanced (Optional Co-op)?
What courses do you need?
As the college's page lists them. A U (university preparation) course counts where a C (college preparation) course is asked for.
How much does Algonquin Biotechnology: Advanced (Optional Co-op) cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $2,800 first year, $8,300 in all
- Student fees
- $1,600 first year, $4,900 in all
- Residence and meals
- $14,600 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $23,000 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Ottawa-Gatineau, $958 a month
What careers does Algonquin Biotechnology: Advanced (Optional Co-op) lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Veterinary TechnicianThe nurse, anesthetist and lab tech of the animal clinic. Two years of college (three in Quebec), hands-on every day, and a Job Bank median of about $48,000 a year.$48kTypical pay2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Environmental TechnicianTake the samples, run the instruments and gather the field data the reports are built on. Two years of college (three in Quebec) gets you in.$70kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Laboratory TechnicianRun the tests that keep water, food, fuel and medicine safe. Two years of college (three in Quebec) and you are working.$62kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study science, animals and the environment?
The same field at other colleges, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Animal CareDurham, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,212 |
| Animal CareSheridan, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Animal GroomingNorthern, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
| Arboriculture (Co-op)Fleming, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $3,629 |
| Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: Cosmetic ScienceSeneca, Ontario | 65% minimum average | Not published |
| BiotechnologyCentennial, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
| BiotechnologyFanshawe, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | $2,775 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: algonquincollege.com (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Algonquin College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.