Biotechnology - Advanced - Co-Op Overview

Co-op Format (Fall Intake)

Co-op Format (Winter Intake)

Co-op Delivery and Fees

This program has a mandatory co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.

For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.

Driver's License and Vehicle

Please note that the majority of co-op positions for this program require that students have a valid driver's license ('G' class preferred) and access to a vehicle.

Co-op Designation

This program offers four co-op work term opportunities but requires two completed co-op work terms for the co-op designation. 

Work Term Capabilities

(which do not reflect individual's personal work experience)

Classroom instruction, combined with hands-on laboratory experience, have provided the student with sufficient knowledge to perform tasks in the following areas:

• Micropipetting, extractions, titrations, centrifugation and pH measurements using Good Lab Practices (GLP)
• DNA analysis (DNA quantification, agarose gel electrophoresis, use of gel documentation equipment/software, transformations, cloning, PCR, qPCR) 
• Protein Analysis (protein quantification, SDS PAGE, Western blotting, chromatography)
• Techniques in general, food, and pharmaceutical microbiology
• Techniques in plant and animal cell culture (biosafety cabinet use)
• Bioreactor/Fermentation Technology​
• Pharmaceutical Quality Guidelines (GLPs, GMPs, ICH, USP)
• SOPs, Good Documentation Practices
• HPLC, GC-MS
• Quality control
• Aseptic Techniques

For further information, please contact:

Rebecca Larson, Co-op Specialist
Phone: 905-575-2163
Email: rebecca.larson [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Rebecca Larson)