This program provides students with the laboratory skills, technical knowledge, fundamental understanding, and employability skills for careers in Biotechnology and Life Science industries. Students will experience an integrated curriculum and applied learning environment that focuses on scenarios relevant to current innovations in the growing fields of Biotechnology and Life Sciences. The program offers independent and collaborative opportunities to develop personally and professionally, and to perform laboratory duties in compliance with all legislative guidelines. Training includes practical and technical instruction in several areas including biology, biochemistry, microbiology, analytical chemistry, cell culture, molecular biology, and computer applications. Graduates of the Biotechnology Technician program will compete in emerging professions within diverse sectors of the bio-economy including: environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical technologies, analytical chemistry, and many other exciting fields.

Examples of graduate job titles include: laboratory technicians, laboratory analysts, quality assurance/control technicians, and research assistants in many possible sectors including: environmental, agricultural, food, pharmaceutical and biomedical research technologies, analytical chemistry and many other exciting fields. Conestoga College and the University of Guelph have an agreement that allows Biotechnology Technician graduates to enter three different Honours Bachelor of Science Programs; Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, with advanced standing, such that they can complete the degree in 2.5 years (5 terms). Diploma graduates may also enter University of Guelph's Honours Bachelor of Science Program in Biochemistry with advanced standing such that they can complete the degree in 3 years (6 terms). Conestoga College and Wilfrid Laurier University have an articulation agreement that combines Laurier's Honours B.Sc. in Biochemistry and Biotechnology with Conestoga's Biotechnology Technician diploma. Students can complete their diploma and degree in five years.