School: Fanshawe College

Program：Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory

Program Description:

At the heart of every scientific or technological discovery is a laboratory technician. If you're interested in learning more about how the world works and enjoy research and laboratory analysis, the Fanshawe Chemical Laboratory Technology - Science Laboratory program is the right fit for you.

Over three years and 12 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 training will also include hands-on application of your theoretical knowledge, using our state-of-the-art instrumentation. As you progress through the program, 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. 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.

Advantages:

This three-year program provides students with a sound basic knowledge 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.

Other Information

• Graduates of this program are eligible for advanced      standing in the Bachelor of Science program with a chemistry major or      environmental sciences major at The University of Western Ontario.      Students may also seek advanced standing at IT Sligo (Ireland) in the BSc      (Hon) in Pharmaceutical Science or Medical Biotechnology.

Admission Requirement:

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
- Mathematics ONE OF:
   - Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology* (C)
   - Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U)
   - Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
   - Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management (U)
   - Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C)
   - Grade 11 Functions (U)
   - Grade 11 Functions and Applications (M)
   (Note: minimum final grade required is 60)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE) WITH:
   - Core Mathematics 
     (Note: minimum final grade required is 60)
   - Chemistry
OR
Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate AND:
- minimum final grade of 'C' or 60 in the required Mathematics
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND: 
- Mathematics ONE OF:
   - Grade 12 Mathematics for College Technology* (C)
   - Grade 12 Advanced Functions (U)
   - Grade 12 Calculus and Vectors (U)
   - Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management (U)
   - Grade 12 Foundations for College Mathematics (C)
   - Grade 11 Functions (U)
   - Grade 11 Functions and Applications (M)
   (Note: minimum final grade required is 60)
- Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry (C) or (U)
OR
Mature applicant with standing in the required courses and grade stated above

Note:

• *Grade 12 Mathematics for      College Technology (C) preferred.

• Applicants who lack required      courses may be admitted to the program subject to appropriate prior      upgrading.

Tuition Fees:

Canadian Students

International Students

Career：

This is a co-operative education program providing integration of related, paid work experience alternating with a semester of classroom theory and laboratory experiments during the three years of the program. Students graduate with relevant work experience. Graduates find employment opportunities with applied research and development laboratories, educational laboratories, food and beverage industries, pharmaceutical laboratories, petrochemical companies and technical sales.

Credits Transfer

Fanshawe has pathway partnerships with over 60 institutions worldwide.  From degree completion to Master's Program admissions pathways – we have it covered.

Pathways database

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