Diploma [Chemical Laboratory Technician] From Durham College

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Diploma (Chemical Laboratory Technician)

STEM Course

2 years

Full Time

On Campus

Field of Study:

Engineering,

Chemical Engineering,

Chemistry,

Technology

CA$16,208/Yr

CA$16,208 /Yr

Durham College offers a Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technician with the duration of 2 years (4 semesters).
The program is full-time and delivered on-campus.
This program is offered on course-basis.
Chemical laboratory technicians work in a supporting role using testing methodologies to assure quality with chemical manufacturers, cannabis and food ingredient companies, energy producers, and the emerging green product sector.
One of the few two-year science-based diploma programs at Ontario colleges, the Chemical Laboratory Technician program will provide students with foundational knowledge in many different disciplines to open the door to the career of their dreams.
Students spend almost half of their course time in the laboratories, learning to operate state-of-the-art analytical instruments such as gas chromatographs, atomic absorption spectrometers, and fluorometers while building core wet chemistry skills.
Once students have successfully completed the first year or the entire two-year diploma, there is also the opportunity to specialize in a specific industry by completing the remaining coursework for some of the three-year advanced diplomas.
This program will provide them with the entry-level qualifications needed to obtain a chemical and/or biological laboratory technician position in a broad range of industries including:
- Cosmetic
- Cannabis
- Environmental
- Food production
- Pharmaceutical
- Chemical manufacture
- Government
Students will learn how to:
- Operate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment
- Set up and conduct experiments
- Compile records and interpret experimental or analytical results
- Develop and conduct sampling and data analysis
The Employment rate of Durham College is 83%.
DC also ranked at 1st position for international satisfaction, as per the survey report of KPI results.
The institute was ranked among Canada’s top 50 Research Colleges by Research Infosource Inc. in 2016.
The average salary goes up to 42,200 USD.

Event	Application Date
Fall 2024 Intake Application Deadline	~~Feb 1, 2024~~
Spring 2024 Intake Application Deadline	~~Feb 1, 2024~~

Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees	CA$16208 (CAD 16208)

Other Expenses

Head	Avg Cost Per Year
Housing	CA$5708 (CAD 5708)
Food	CA$1840 (CAD 1840)
Books and supply	CA$824 (CAD 824)
Compulsory Fees	CA$498 (CAD 498)
Total Cost	CA$8870 (CAD 8870)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year	1st Year Fees
2022	CA$14186 (CAD 14186)
2021	CA$9992 (CAD 9992)

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Acceptance Rate	40%
12th Standard	Students required an Ontario Secondary Diploma (OSSD) or an OSSD Equivalency. Applicants must have studied English and Mathematics in Grade 12 (C, U, or equivalent). Applicants must have studied chemistry and biology in Grades 11 or 12. Applicants must have been placed in the first or second division to qualify. Applicants must have one of the following: All India Senior School Certificated awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Indian School Certificate awarded by Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE). Year 10 and 12 State Board Exams Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Intermediary Certificate/Statement of Marks
English Language Proficiency Score	TOEFL iBT - 88 \| IELTS - 6.0 \| Duolingo - 110 \| CAEL - 70
Documents Required	Academic Transcripts with full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained. Personal Statement (which covers the applicant's interests, experience, and goals). Financial Documentation (Proof that shows the financial background of the student). A letter of recommendation is required (academic reference is required). Proof of English Language Proficiency.
Application Fee	CAD 100 (6,142 INR)
Applications Deadline	Feb 1, 2023 (Fall)
Offer Acceptance time	within 2-3 weeks

Scores Required

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

88 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

60 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

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Career and Placement after Course

Career opportunities are:

Chemical laboratory technician
Instrumentation technician
Quality assurance technician
Sample entry technician
Sample preparation technician
Biological laboratory technician

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