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Delivery
Hybrid
Duration
4 Semesters (2 Years)
Credential
Ontario College Diploma

About the Program

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.听

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,听Chemical Engineering Technology and Chemical Laboratory Technology 鈥 Pharmaceutical programs. 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

Program Availability

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Start in Location Availability
Sept. 2025 911爆料网@York  Open
Jan. 2026 911爆料网@York  Suspended
May 2026 911爆料网@York  Open

Please note that availability is subject to change and a seat is not guaranteed.

This program meets Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) eligibility requirements.

Program and Course Delivery

This program is offered in 911爆料网's hybrid delivery format with some courses available in 911爆料网's flexible delivery format. Some coursework is online and some must be completed in person. Students will need to come on campus to complete in-person learning requirements. In courses delivered in the flexible format, using interactive learning spaces, professors teach in person to students in a physical classroom or lab and stream to students online at the same time. Students have a choice of coming to campus for an in-person experience or learning online.

Your Career

Graduates of the program can explore the following career options:

  • Laboratory technician
  • Quality control technician
  • Analytical chemistry technician

Affiliations/Associations

  • Canadian Society of Microbiologists
  • Chemical Institute of Canada (CIC)

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Degree Pathways

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Microbiology Labs

You will gain hands-on, practical experience in our state-of-the-art microbiology labs, preparing you for your in-demand career.

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What Our Graduates Say

Adeela Khan

Adeela Khan

Graduate, Chemical Laboratory Technician

鈥淎s a student of the Chemical Laboratory Technician diploma program, I was able to advance my knowledge and learn hands-on with real-world applications. I was able to make amazing friends and meet incredible professors that encouraged me to learn more about water and wastewater engineering. I am currently working as a Remote Operator 1 at The Regional Municipality of York.鈥

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