Advanced Diploma in Environmental Technology, Durham College

Oshawa, Ontario

12 Months

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About this course

This fast-track program is designed for students passionate about protecting the environment. It focuses on chemical and biological sciences related to pollution and emphasizes hands-on learning through field placements and project-based activities. Students will develop the skills necessary for employment in environmental fields, working outdoors to monitor and analyze environmental conditions, and using lab and office work to record data. The program covers ground and surface water quality, soil, air, waste management, and recycling, along with environmental regulations and their societal impacts.

Why this course is highly recommended

Statistics Canada highlights environmental technology as one of the top emerging employment sectors, making this program highly relevant for students eager to enter a growing field. The program offers extensive hands-on experiences, including an 80-hour field placement, and prepares students for meaningful careers in environmental protection and industry consultation.

Specialisation

The program specializes in integrating chemistry and biology into environmental science, with a focus on pollution control, water quality, soil, air management, and regulatory frameworks. It provides practical training in handling biological and chemical parameters linked to pollution and emphasizes fieldwork, lab analysis, and environmental stewardship.

Course fees

Application fees

2.33L

1st year tuition fees

2.33L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants need to hold a degree or diploma in a related field completed within the last five years, along with two post-secondary chemistry courses with at least a C/60 percent grade, including one with a lab component. Proof of English language proficiency is also required.

English language test

DUOLINGO

105

TOEFL

IELTS

PTE

Career prospects

Graduates can pursue roles as environmental compliance technologists, consultants, microbiology technologists, hazardous waste technologists, environmental officers, laboratory technologists, and wastewater operators. Many potential employers include conservation authorities, industrial labs, environmental engineering firms, government agencies, and water treatment facilities.

FAQs

What are the admission requirements?

Applicants should have a recent degree or diploma in a related field, two chemistry courses with a lab component, and proof of English proficiency. Additional assessment or upgrading courses may be available for those missing criteria.

What is the program duration and delivery method?

The program lasts for two semesters and is delivered in person on campus, emphasizing hands-on learning, laboratory work, and field placements.