Chemical Laboratory Technician
Study location | Canada, Ontario, Toronto |
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Type | Diploma, College |
Nominal duration | 2 years |
Study language | English |
Course code | CLT |
Tuition fee | CA$17,181 per year The fees are for the 2024–2025 academic year and include tuition (CA$15,619), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates only for three semesters and are subject to change. |
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Registration fee | CA$390 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$90) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300). Please REVIEW the EdviseCanada`s fee policy. |
Accommodation fee | CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.
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Entry qualification | High School / Secondary Education (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess a high school diploma including these required courses (or equivalents):
The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. |
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Language requirements | English If you are not coming from a country where English is the primary language, you must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
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Overview
In this two-year diploma program, you will benefit from practical training and learn the essential principles and techniques used in the biochemical sciences. You will gain hands-on experience needed to perform experiments and determinations with the precision required in a broad range of industries. That means getting hands-on training in the proper care and use of laboratory apparatus for wet and instrumental methods.
The program covers a broad range of topics, including organic and analytical chemistry, biochemistry, industrial microbiology, as well as pharmaceutical and instrumental methods.
Common First Semester
This program shares a common first year with the three-year:
- Biotechnology – Advanced
- Chemical Engineering Technology
- Chemical Laboratory Technology – Pharmaceutical
You can transfer to these programs after the second semester or upon graduation.
Skills
Throughout this program you will develop the following skills:
- Perform assays and determinations with speed, precision and accuracy
- Care of laboratory apparatus for wet and instrumental methods
- Physical, chemical and microbiological analysis
- Conduct basic manual analysis
- Prepare organic and inorganic compounds
- Perform instrumental chemical analysis and report results
Affiliations/Associations
- Canadian Society of Microbiologists
- Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)
Career opportunities
When you graduate from this program, these are the types of career options that you can explore:
- Laboratory technician
- Quality control technician
- Analytical chemistry technician