Science, animals and the environment: every college, ranked
Biotechnology: Technologist at Canadore College
Ontario College Advanced Diploma · College Drive Campus campus
Program code: 030113
What do you need to get into Canadore Biotechnology: Technologist?
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.
- Required
- ENG4C or ENG4U
- Any Gr 11 Math (C) or (U)
- And one (1) of the following sciences: Biology Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SBI 3C, SBI 3U, SBI 4U) Chemistry: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SCH 3U,SCH 4U, SCH 4C) Physics: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SPH 3U, SPH 4U, SPH 4C)
How much does Canadore Biotechnology: Technologist 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
- Rent after first year
- $16,800 in allHalf a two-bedroom in North Bay, $702 a month
What careers does Canadore Biotechnology: Technologist 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 |
| Arboriculture: ApprenticeshipHumber, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Baccalauréat spécialisé en biotechnologie (81558)La Cité, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Baccalauréat spécialisé en biotechnologie (81733)La Cité, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
| Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology (Honours)Conestoga, Ontario | 65% minimum average | $6,481 |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: canadorecollege.ca (opens in a new tab) (read in a browser with Claude in Chrome, 6 November 2026)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
Careerhelp is not affiliated with Canadore College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.