Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology

Chemical Laboratory Technology provides fundamental learning in chemistry, biochemistry, physics and math at a level beyond any other college program. This advanced diploma places the graduate in an exclusive position to choose their preferred career path or continue to University education. The range of employment and salaries are extensive in many industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, geological, nuclear, petroleum, materials and alternative energy. The transfer towards university degrees includes two organic chemistry courses and two calculus-based physical chemistry (thermodynamic) courses, which are unique to this program. This is the best program choice for those who want to keep the largest number of options and pathways open.
Program Highlights
Chemical Laboratory Technology is a unique science program in Ontario that results in the largest of pathways to employment and further education options.

Key Points:
Industry partnerships provide students with the opportunity to participate in work placements or research and development projects.
Each student will complete a Technical Project in their final year, which can be conducted on-site as a capstone project of the student’s choosing, or as a partnership with local industry.
Unmatched Physical and Organic Chemistry laboratory courses that are equivalent to 2nd and 3rd-year university level courses.
Complete and comprehensive Analytical Chemistry laboratory courses for chemical analysis, quantification, statistical evaluation, and writing of formal reports to prepare for industry jobs and scientific publications. Biochemistry and microbiology courses to broaden the capabilities of graduates.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities include pharmaceuticals, food, ethanol, winespirits, agricultural, biochemical, forensics, petroleum, mining, electroplating, paints, polymers, plastics, computer materials, manufacturing, geological, environmental, water treatment, pulp and paper, automotive, nuclear technology, government agencies, new materials, solar energy, wind energy, fuel cell technology, optics, nanotechnology, consulting and more. These are broad categories of industries where job opportunities can be found in quality control, process, sales, research and development, supervision, and management.

High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College ( C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level PLUS:

• Senior Level Chemistry
• Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
• Grade 12 English (C) or (U)

Other than from High School:

Academic and Career Entrance (A.C.E)

This is free and is offered at St. Clair College for anyone who needs high school or grade 12 equivalent courses.

Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees

This pathway is another option for those who wish to be well prepared for our advanced diploma program. This is a one-year program offered at St. Clair College, and a certificate is earned.

English Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS overall band of 6.0.

PTE (Pearson Test of English) minimum score 60

TOEFL overall 83.

CAEL minimum score 60

CELPIP General 7.0 in each module.

Application deadline: Fall Term: February 1st.