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Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology at York University

York University, Canada

Programme overview

The Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology is a graduate certification for science graduates with little or no biotechnology work experience, designed to prepare them for labour needs in the Canadian biotechnology sector. It is housed in the Faculty of Science at the Markham Campus with purpose-built laboratory facilities.

Faculty: Faculty of Graduate Studies  |  Department: Faculty of Science (Markham Campus)  |  Intake: Applications 2026-27 cycle: international Sep 30, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027; domestic Sep 30, 2026 to Mar 15, 2027  |  Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

A subset of the courses in the Master's in Biotechnology Management program, without the Graduate Diploma in Management or an internship. Industry-informed curriculum with industry-context laboratory training and interaction with biotechnology professionals.

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Entry requirements

Designed for holders of a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology, Life Science or a related discipline, with little or no work experience in biotechnology.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Intake: Applications 2026-27 cycle: international Sep 30, 2026 to Feb 15, 2027; domestic Sep 30, 2026 to Mar

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