This program is designed to prepare students as research technologists in life sciences through familiarization with scientific methods, experimental techniques, and research equipment. The program provides the student with theoretical and practical training to perform assays with efficiency, precision and accuracy necessary for research and development work. Areas of study include molecular genetics, immunology, tissue culture, virology, biological and biochemical techniques, histology, cell biology, biochemistry, computer applications and statistics, as well as a common first year of basic biology, chemistry and mathematics.

Graduates may find employment in research laboratories of university, hospital and government institutes, as well as in the research and development areas of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Common Job Titles:

- Laboratory Technologist in Molecular Genetics,
- Biochemistry,
- Research Assistant or Technologist

Employment for this occupation is expected to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2005. Demand for Biotechnology Technologist and Technicians should increase as companies continue to research and develop new bioinformatics and molecular modelling and to make more efficient use of existing experimental techniques. As well, the need to replace workers who retire will create additional job opportunities each year. As technology changes, people in these occupations will have to undergo periods of retraining and professional development. Increasingly, they will also have to obtain certification in their field.

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma, advanced or general level credits
• Grade 12 English
• Grade 12 Mathematics
  
  

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