What will I learn?

This interdisciplinary degree-diploma combination is offered by Lakehead University and Georgian College. Upon completion, you will receive both an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Life Sciences from Lakehead University and the Biotechnology Diploma from Georgian College.

Prepare for a career in biomedical research, forensics, diagnostic laboratories or the health sector. This degree-diploma program focuses on the study of living things from the molecular level to the organism level. The applied life sciences degree-diploma program blends theories and practices from anthropology, biology, chemistry and physics with hands-on learning through laboratory courses, application of experimental techniques and use of scientific equipment. You鈥檒l explore diverse topics to understand the extent of biological diversity at the molecular level and develop critical thinking skills with respect to modern life sciences. Our focus on human health will give you an advantage if you plan to pursue a professional degree after graduation in medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, or a related field.

The majority of courses that you will be required to complete for the applied life sciences degree-diploma program will be science-based, including biology, chemistry and physics, with additional courses in math. Here are a few of the courses you will take during your four-year program:

Animal Biology
Plant Biology
Human Physiology
Biomedical Laboratory
Genetics

Your future career

Botanist
Forensics
Genetic counsellor
Medicine
Microbiology technician
Pharmaceutical/medical researcher
Physician assistant
Public health inspector

Years 1-2 Barrie Campus / Years 3-4 Orillia Campus

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

CAD$28,500.00 (US$ 20,485) per year

Year 1: CAN $28,500; Year 2: CAN $28,113.85; Year 3: CAN $27,318.18; Year 4: CAN $27,318.18; Ancillary fees: Year 1: CAN $1,110.32; Year 2 - 4: CAN $1,030.32

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Lakehead - Georgian Campus

One Georgian Drive,

BARRIE,

Ontario (ON),

L4M 3X9, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

To be considered for admission as an International Student, you must currently reside outside of Canada and you are not a Canadian citizen. To meet the General Admission Requirements to Lakehead, you will need the following: Successful graduation from an academic secondary school program or equivalent (For most countries, the same academic preparation as is required for university entrance in that country is required for consideration; Program-Specific Prerequisite courses completed at the senior level (e.g. Grade 12); Equivalent of a minimum 70% overall final average (Canadian).

English Language Proficiency Requirements:

Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) - Minimum Score: 60

Cambridge Academic English (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) - Minimum Score: 176 (no individual score less than 169)

Duolingo English Test - Minimum Score: 110

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Minimum Score: 6.5 (no individual score less than 6.0)

Michigan English Test (MET) - Minimum Score: 85

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - Minimum Score: 58 (no component score less than 50)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum Score for Internet Based Test (iBT): 80 (no component score less than 19), Minimum Score for Computer Based Test (cBT): 213 (no component score less than 17), Minimum Score for Paper Based Test (pBT) when Speaking is present: 550 (no component score less than 50).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.