Training

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY (FAST-TRACK)

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

If you are a domestic or internationally educated student with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree, you may be eligible for a compressed, fast-track opportunity to complete your advanced diploma requirements in two semesters.

The Environmental Technology program focuses on the chemical and biological sciences as they relate to environmental pollution. An emphasis is placed on ground and surface water quality, soil and waste management and recycling in urban and industrial settings. You will also examine environmental regulations and review their social and economic impacts on communities.

Training and experience in the handling, analysis and monitoring of a wide variety of biological and chemical parameters linked to pollution are at the heart of the program. First-hand field and laboratory experience is emphasized in areas such as:

  • Analytical chemistry
  • Data collection
  • Environmental stewardship management
  • Instrumental analysis
  • Microbiology

Environmental problems and concerns are constantly changing and at Durham College we aim to adapt in order to stay at the leading edge of these changes. Statistics Canada has identified environmental technology as one of the top emerging employment sectors.

This fast-track option is designed for students with existing academic credentials and will provide you with the advanced skills necessary for employment in the environmental field. The program provides technical practice with many opportunities for hands-on experience and project-based learning.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree including two chemistry courses with a minimum grade of C/60 per cent (one must have a lab component)
  • Course-by-course evaluation (international students)
  • English skills assessment (may be required)
  • Additional information may be requested to demonstrate the required courses and provide evidenced English skills assessment

International applicants will be required to provide course-by-course evaluations to demonstrate the required courses and provide evidenced English skills assessment.

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CAREER OPTIONS

WHAT YOU COULD BE:

  • Environmental compliance officer
  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental officer
  • Hazardous waste technologist
  • Instrumentation technologist
  • Occupational hygienist
  • Research and development officer
  • Wastewater operator

WHERE YOU COULD WORK:

  • Conservation authorities
  • Environmental engineering and consulting firms
  • Environmental testing laboratories
  • Government agencies
  • Quality control inspection
  • Water and waste treatment facilities

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COURSE LIST & DESCRIPTIONS

SEMESTER 1

SEMESTER 2

Courses and course descriptions are subject to change.

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PROGRAM COSTS

YEAR ONE FEES DOMESTIC INTERNATIONAL
Tuition $3,951 $13,722
Compulsory Ancillary

$1,141

 $1,541
Program Incidental $220 $220
Total Fees: $5,311 $15,483

Please note: fees are based on the 2016-2017 academic year and do not include textbooks. For more information please see Other fees to consider.

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FIELD PLACEMENT

Your learning experience will be complemented by a work placement, which will allow you to gain valuable practical knowledge in your field. If you have an Honours BSc, you may apply for credit for this component against your supervised research project.