Biotechnology

Humber College is a publicly-funded college located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1967 and offers a range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in a variety of fields, including business, technology, health sciences, media, and more. The college has a diverse student population, with over 33,000 full-time and part-time students enrolled each year, including international students from over 138 countries. Humber College has a strong focus on experiential learning, offering students opportunities for hands-on learning through co-op programs, internships, and work placements. The college has partnerships with over 500 employers, providing students with access to a range of job opportunities and real-world experience. Humber College is known for its state-of-the-art facilities, including its Centre for Trades and Technology, which offers training in a variety of skilled trades, and its Barrett Centre for Technology Innovation, which provides students with access to cutting-edge technology and equipment. The college is also committed to sustainability, with a number of initiatives in place to reduce its environmental impact and promote sustainable practices.

Humber’s Biotechnology diploma program prepares students with the transferable skills needed to build successful careers in a variety of biotechnology and research sectors. The program balances theoretical understanding with experiential practices in specific laboratory skills needed by employers. These practical components are the focus of the program and are developed and reinforced through an integration of practical laboratory experiences. Integrative laboratory projects are designed to simulate a real-life experience through translation of theory to practice. The program provides a valuable specialization to students interested in life sciences programs without having to go elsewhere for practical laboratory skills training. Students will benefit from: a unique integrated approach acquiring a recognized skillset applicable to a wide variety of employment opportunities extensive applied/hands-on laboratory experience integrative project work that links applied and academic fields (simulating real work experiences) laboratory skills development linked to industry demands learning to adapt to the changing field and staying current learning to operate laboratory equipment stable in the field of science and biotechnology simulated learning environments START-COMPLETION TIMELINE September - students beginning their studies in September complete the program in two academic years with one summer break between the second and third semester January - students beginning their studies in January are enrolled in a fast-track option. This option allows for completion of the full diploma in four consecutive semesters, including the summer term.