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The Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology program is offered jointly by Holland College and the University of Prince Edward Island. The program combines practical and applied courses from the Bioscience Technology program at Holland College with strong theoretical science courses from the University of Prince Edward Island. It is designed for students interested in obtaining rigorous and broad training in biotechnology and increasing their access to post-graduate opportunities such as Master's degree programs. Graduates of this program will hold both the Bioscience Technology diploma as well as the B.Sc. in Bioscience Technology.
Joint Degree Stream 1: Starting at Holland College and completing the Bioscience Technology Diploma followed with 2 years at UPEI (2+2 years)
Students who graduate from Holland College with the Bioscience Technology Diploma can complete the UPEI Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology Degree by completing two additional years of study at UPEI. Students have up to 10 years to complete this degree option after graduating from Holland College thus giving students the opportunity to gain work experience between the diploma and the degree portions of their study.
Joint Degree Stream 2: Starting at UPEI with a year at Holland College (2+1+1 years)
Students at UPEI can choose to enter the Biotechnology Joint Degree. They will be required to complete a prescribed course of study in their first two years at UPEI. Their third year of study will be completed at Holland College where they will join the second year of the diploma program. Upon completion of their year at Holland College (plus two spring intersessions; one prior to their year of study at Holland College, and one to complete their on-the-job training after their year of study) students will receive the diploma in Bioscience Technology. Students return to UPEI for their fourth year of the BSc program to complete their Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology Degree.
First day of classes
Tuesday, September 2, 2025, 9 AM
Christmas Break
Last day of Fall classes: Friday, December 12, 2025
Students return: Monday, January 5, 2026
February Break
February 27th - February 28th, 2026
Last day of class for the year
Friday April 24, 2026
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