About the course

The Laboratory Technology (Analytical Chemistry) Program will prepare you to work in fields such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, environmental testing, oil testing, quality control, government and teaching labs among others. You will study in an engaging laboratory environment with teachers who can deliver one-on-one instruction. You will participate in internships as part of the program. You may also qualify for paid internships that alternate with your studies (called a Work-Study Option or Alternance Travail-?tudes) and accumulate up to six months of industrial work experience prior to graduation.

　　To use conventional and modern instrumental methods in analytical chemistry

　　To apply key principles of quality assurance systems in a chemical laboratory

　　To collect and prepare analytical samples and standard chemical solutions

　　To use chromatographs, auto-analyzers, spectrophotometers and other instruments

　　To test for harmful micro-organisms found in industrial samples

　　Graduates of the Laboratory Technology (Analytical Chemistry) Program often pursue careers as laboratory analysts, chemical research technologists, quality control technicians, biochemistry technologists or chemical engineering technologists. These sectors have a high demand for graduates of the program. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Winter (January), 2024	Montreal
Fall (August), 2024	Montreal
Winter (January), 2025	Montreal
Fall (August), 2025	Montreal

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Dawson College

Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:

　　Secondary V Language of Instruction

　　Secondary V Second Language

　　Secondary IV Science

　　Secondary IV Mathematics

　　Secondary IV History

　　or academic background judged equivalent to the DES.

　　(Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses.)

　　Additional admission requirements

　　Present a portfolio of visual artworks: See PDF link below for further details about the portfolio and this process.

　　Submit a letter of intent

　　TOEFL: The minimum accepted score is 61 for Internet based, 175 for Computer based or 500 for Paper based.

　　The minimum accepted score is 6.0 on the IELTS 9-band scale.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

　　Book IELTS

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 61.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

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