Advanced Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology – Science Laboratory
Fanshawe College
Key Information
Campus location
London, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 11,748 **
Application deadline
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** total fee for Canadian students. $47,855.16 for international students
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Introduction
Chemical Laboratory Technology is a three-year Ontario college advanced diploma program combined with a co-op placement. Students will build sound knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics. Lab tech training will include hands-on application of your theoretical knowledge using state-of-the-art instrumentation. Students will be able to apply their knowledge through a co-op placement
Your Learning Experience
At the heart of every scientific or technological discovery is a laboratory technologist. If you enjoy research and laboratory analysis, the Fanshawe Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory program is the right fit for you.
Over three years and up to 16 months of paid co-op placement, you'll build a sound basic knowledge of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, with emphasis on the principles and performance of standard lab practices, procedures, and techniques for biological, chemical, and physical analysis. Your lab tech training will also include hands-on application of your theoretical knowledge, using our state-of-the-art instrumentation. As you progress through your lab courses, you will study advanced topics such as biochemistry, molecular biology, and modern physics, while developing the soft skills necessary to be successful in any professional environment.
You'll graduate with a dynamic set of lab skills, preparing you to start your career in a variety of laboratory environments like applied research and development, educational, process, and quality control, as well as food and beverage industries, petrochemical companies, or technical sales.
This three-year program provides students with an understanding of the practical science of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics, and emphasizes the principles and performance of standard laboratory practices, procedures, and techniques for biological, chemical, and physical analyses. If you're considering further academic study, graduates may choose to pursue Fanshawe's Bachelor of Applied Technology (Biotechnology) degree or one of our articulation agreements with select universities.
Accreditation
This program is accredited by Co-operative Education and Work Integrated Learning Canada. This accreditation represents the highest standard of achievement for cooperative education programs in Canada and recognizes Fanshawe's commitment to excellence.
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Admissions
Curriculum
Courses
Level 1
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
BIOL-1016 ---- Cytology
- CHEM-1003 ---- General Chemistry 1
- WRIT-1039 ---- Reason and Writing 1-Technology
- MATH-1172 ---- Math 1
- ENVR-1014 ---- Environmental and Science Issues
- SKLS-1020 ---- Fundamentals of Science
Level 2
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BIOL-3001 ---- Microbiology 1 - Bacteriology
- CHEM-1012 ---- General Chemistry 2
- MATH-3062 ---- Mathematics 2
- PHYS-1001 ---- Physics
- COOP-1020 ---- Co-operative Education Employment Prep
Level 3
Gen Ed - Take a 3-credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BIOL-3010 ---- Anatomy and Physiology
- CHEM-3003 ---- Analytical Chemistry
- MATH-3030 ---- Statistics
- BIOL-3014 ---- Current Techniques in Plant Agriculture
Level 4
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BIOL-3003 ---- Microbiology 2
- CHEM-3002 ---- Organic Chemistry 1
- CHEM-3004 ---- Instrumental Methods of Analysis 1
- MATH-1173 ---- Calculus 1
- PHYS-3003 ---- Thermodynamics and Optics
Level 5
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BIOL-5001 ---- Biochemistry
- CHEM-5001 ---- Organic Chemistry 2
- CHEM-5003 ---- Quantitative Food Chemistry
- MATH-5017 ---- Calculus 2
- BIOL-5003 ---- Molecular Biology
- PSYC-5011 ---- Industrial Relations
Level 6
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
- BIOL-5002 ---- Topics in Biotechnology
- PHYS-5001 ---- Modern Physics
- CHEM-5004 ---- Industrial Chemistry
- CHEM-5005 ---- Instrumental Methods of Analysis 2
- COMM-3005 ---- Language and Communication Skills 3
- ENVR-5005 ---- Industrial Hygiene
Gen Ed - Electives
Take 6 General Education Credits - Normally taken in Levels 2 and 3
Program Residency
Students Must Complete a Minimum of 33 credits in this program at Fanshawe College to meet the Program Residency requirement and graduate from this program
Program Outcome
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Research, determine, and perform procedures related to the purification, analysis, and synthesis of chemical compounds, and samples.
- Perform, coordinate, and implement laboratory procedures to conduct quantitative, and qualitative analyses and tests.
- Select, test, calibrate, troubleshoot, and evaluate chemical analysis instruments and equipment to assure accurate results.
- Implement, coordinate, and evaluate quality assurance, and quality control procedures, including statistical analysis, in accordance with international, and industry standards, and government regulations.
- Complete, monitor, and manage chemical laboratory tasks, and projects using a computer, and information technologies.
- Participate in health, and safety practices, and initiatives in the chemical laboratory to ensure a safe environment for oneself, and others.
- Promote the efficient, sustainable, and ethical use of chemical laboratory resources through the application and analysis of sustainability practices.
- Communicate laboratory data, results, analysis, and recommendations through the preparation, interpretation, and presentation of technical reports.
- Collaborate with others, and work in chemical laboratory teams to complete laboratory tasks, and projects.
- Develop strategies for ongoing professional development to enhance competence as a chemical laboratory technologist.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Fanshawe's Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory program will have the knowledge and set of dynamic lab tech skills to seek out employment opportunities in industrial plants, research laboratories, process and quality control laboratories, product development, technical sales and more. Graduates may find themselves in positions including laboratory assistant, research assistant, applied research and development laboratory technologist, process and quality control laboratory technologist, food and beverage industry technologist, petrochemical company laboratory technologist and technical sales manager.
Did you know Fanshawe consistently ranks high in graduation employment rates among large colleges in Ontario?
Here are some examples of career opportunities for graduates of Fanshawe’s Chemical Laboratory Technology program:
Technical Sales Manager
Be responsible for daily given tasks related to technical sales including analyzing competitors, developing sales opportunities and closing new accounts.
Laboratory Assistant
Help scientists and medical professionals with daily lab duties and responsibilities including data entry, blood collection, processing and moving specimens and preparing special chemicals for use in laboratory testing.
Research Assistant
Be responsible for recruiting participants, data management, conducting literature searches, preparing progress reports and preparing materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.
Petrochemical Company Laboratory Technologist
Utilize scientific principles to solve technical problems efficiently and safely at the best cost.
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