Advanced College Diploma – Chemical Laboratory Technology (T836)

The Chemical Laboratory Technology advanced diploma program at St. Clair College offers an advanced foundation in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and mathematics to maximize career and university degree transfer pathways:

• Advanced Academic Level: Features physical and organic chemistry laboratory courses equivalent to 2nd and 3rd-year university levels, including calculus-based physical chemistry (thermodynamics) unique to this program.

• Cutting-Edge Instrumentation: Provides hands-on training with modern scientific equipment, such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy (AA).

• Applied Capstone & Research: Includes a final-year Technical Project, completed either as an on-site capstone project or in partnership with local industry, alongside work placement opportunities.

• Broad Industry Opportunities: Prepares graduates for high-demand roles in quality control, R&D, and process management across sectors like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science, petroleum, nuclear energy, and forensics.

Academic Background: Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

Minimum GPA: 50.0%

Minimum Language Test Scores:

• IELTS: 6.0

• TOEFL: 83.0

• PTE: 60.0

• Duolingo: 110

Conditional & Direct Admission Options:

• Direct Admission (Pending Scores): Applicants awaiting official language test results can apply directly and receive a conditional offer, provided qualifying passing scores are submitted prior to receiving a final offer letter.

• English Pathway Courses: Applicants may satisfy language requirements by completing English language courses prior to starting the academic program, with length determined by initial language proficiency levels.

Entrance scholarships for international students at St. Clair College are automatically evaluated upon enrollment (excluding ESL and EAP programs):

Scholarship Amounts by Program Structure:

1-Year Certificate: $500 CAD

2-Year Diploma: $1,000 CAD

3-Year Advanced Diploma: $1,500 CAD

4-Year Degree: $2,000 CAD

Application & Assessment: No separate application is required; eligible students are automatically assessed upon admission.

Disbursement Criteria: Funds are deposited directly into the student’s college account after September 18, 2026, upon confirmation of a valid study permit and full-time enrollment in the Fall 2026 intake.