Science, animals and the environment: every college, ranked
Biotechnology Technician at Conestoga College
Ontario College Diploma · Health and Life Sciences · Kitchener: Doon campus
Program code: 1164
What do you need to get into Conestoga Biotechnology Technician?
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
- Grade 12 compulsory English, C or U, or equivalent, or Conestoga College Preparatory Communications (COMM1251), or equivalent
- Grade 12 Mathematics, C or U, or equivalent, or Conestoga College Preparatory Mathematics (MATH1420)
- Two (2) sciences are required from the following: one of: grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, C or U, or Conestoga College Preparatory Chemistry (SCIE1030) or equivalent; one of: grade 11 or 12 Biology, C or U, or Conestoga College Preparatory Biology (SCIE1010) or equivalent; one of: grade 11 or 12 Physics, C or U, or equivalent; one of: Grade 11 or 12 Science (SNC3M or SNC4M)
What else each course keeps open: SNC4M
Is there a supplementary application?
Extra steps beyond marks, with the school's deadlines. Miss a required one and the application is not considered.
- Required? Ask the school
- Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR)
How much does Conestoga Biotechnology Technician 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, $5,500 in all
- Student fees
- $2,000 first year, $4,100 in all
- Residence and meals
- $8,000 to $8,800 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $10,900 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Kitchener-Cambridge-Waterloo, $908 a month
What careers does Conestoga Biotechnology Technician 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 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 |
| BiotechnologyGeorgian, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: conestogac.on.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: conestogac.on.ca (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 Conestoga College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.