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Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology: Biotechnology at Fanshawe College
Bachelor's degree · School of Advanced Manufacturing, Science and Transportation Technology · London campus
Program code: BIO2
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What do you need to get into Fanshawe Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology: Biotechnology?
The school says
65% minimum average
A minimum, not a typical admitted average
Length
4 years
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.
- Required
- Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U) or Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
- Grade 12 Biology (U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (U)
- Three additional Grade 12 University (U or M) courses
- Final minimum average of 70.0% based on the highest six Grade 12 (U or M) courses Applicants with Post-secondary Education
- Applicants who have successfully completed a two-year diploma at an accredited college with an overall GPA of 2.5 will be considered as having met the admission requirements if they also have grade 12 (or equivalent) U level Math, Biology and Chemistry courses.
- Applicants applying from a university with a minimum average of 65% in the last ten full credit or full credit equivalent courses will be considered as having met the admission requirements if they also have grade 12 (or equivalent) U level Math, Biology and Chemistry courses.
- Applicants missing the required courses may want to consider our General Arts and Science: One Year program where they can earn Grade 12, U level credits.
How much does Fanshawe Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology: Biotechnology cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
Tuition, first year
$6,367
Books and supplies
Not published
School's estimate
First year, all in
$17,900
Tuition, fees, books, residence and meals; not counted: books and supplies
Whole program, all in
$70,300
4 years, rent after first year
- Tuition
- $6,400 first year, $25,500 in all
- Student fees
- $1,200 first year, $4,900 in all
- Residence and meals
- $10,300 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $29,600 in allHalf a two-bedroom in London, $823 a month
What careers does Fanshawe Honours Bachelor of Applied Technology: Biotechnology 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 |
| BiotechnologyGeorgian, Ontario | Meet the course requirements | Not published |
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: fanshawec.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: fanshawec.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: fanshawec.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 Fanshawe College. Requirements and averages change every year: check the school's page before you apply.