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Honours Bachelor of Science: Biotechnology at Seneca Polytechnic
Bachelor's degree · School of Biological Sciences and Applied Chemistry · Seneca@York Campus (Toronto) campus
What do you need to get into Seneca Honours Bachelor of Science: Biotechnology?
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
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent or a mature applicant, including six grade 12 U or M courses with a minimum overall average of 65%.
- Required courses with minimum final grade of 65% in each: English: Grade 12 ENG4U
- Mathematics one of: Calculus and Vectors: Grade 12 MCV4U
- Advanced Functions: Grade 12 MHF4U
- Biology: Grade 12 SBI4U
- Chemistry: Grade 12 SCH4U
What else each course keeps open: ENG4U, MCV4U, MHF4U, SBI4U, SCH4U
How much does Seneca Honours Bachelor of Science: Biotechnology cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
What careers does Seneca Honours Bachelor of Science: 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 |
| 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: senecapolytechnic.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: senecapolytechnic.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: senecapolytechnic.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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