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Laboratory Research and Biotechnology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

www.nait.ca
In the Laboratory Research and Biotechnology 2-year diploma program, you will study biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology, immunology, cell culture, animal physiology and animal-handling techniques. You'll also gain a firm understanding of the principles of quality assurance/quality control that are imperative in a lab. By the end of the program you'll be familiar with how to use and apply current technologies and research methods in animal physiology, molecular biology, cell culture, immunology, analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology. You'll be shown the importance of effective communication, lab competency, and learn to work safely and efficiently in a team environment.
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Office of the Registrar
11762 - 106 Street
Edmonton, Alberta, T5G2R1, Canada

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  • Program Type Standard
  • Credential Type Diploma
  • Length 2 Years
  • Part Time Only
  • Cooperative Education
  • Continuing Education
  • Distance Learning
Admission Requirements
  • 63% in each of:
    • Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2 or Applied Math 30) or Grade 12 Physics (Physics 30)
    • Grade 12 Biology (Biology 30)
    • Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30)
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency 

OR

Successful completion of minimum 24 post-secondary credits* or 8 post-secondary courses within an accredited or recognized degree or diploma in a related field (natural resources or environmental sciences) with an Admission GPA of 2.0 based on the most recently completed post-secondary credits.

*Please note that acceptance into the program does not guarantee transfer credits. Transfer credits evaluation will take place after the student is accepted into the program.


Application Deadline

Please see nait.ca for deadlines.


Student Aid

This program is eligible for full-time post-secondary assistance by Alberta Student Aid for the funding year 2024/08/01 to 2025/07/31*.

  • Tuition $6,012.00 Year One
  • Mandatory Fees $1,297.00 Year One
  • Books/Supplies/Instruments $925.00 Year One

* Tuition, books, supplies, instruments, and other/mandatory fees are provided to Alberta Student Aid and may be used when processing full-time post-secondary funding applications. The educational costs provided are based on a 100% full-course load and may not reflect current or all educational costs charged by the school. Contact the school to obtain accurate educational cost information.

Transfer(s) Eligibility

Search Transfer Alberta for course and program transfer information including transfer agreements between post-secondary schools in Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon.

Transfer(s) available outside of Transfer Alberta: Not available

Updated June 10, 2024. The information contained in this profile is current as of the date shown.

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