Advanced Diploma in Environmental Technologist
Loyalist College of Applied Arts & Technology
Key Information
Campus location
Belleville, Canada
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CAD 16,337 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* additional program costs: $1,516 year one
Introduction
We share one planet. Bioremediation techniques can restore contaminated environments and reclaim them for farmland, wildlife habitats and the earth’s increasing population. Choose a career where you can make an impact.
Turn Your Diploma into a Degree
Many universities across Canada and abroad will provide credit recognition for your diploma studies at Loyalist College. The following is a list of agreements that are currently in place. There are many more options, and new agreements are added annually.
Two or Three-Year Diploma
- Algoma University – various*
- Athabasca University – Bachelor of Science
- Brock University – various*
- Cape Breton University – various*
- Carleton University – Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- Davenport University – B.A. in General Business
- Griffith University – various*
- Lakehead University – various*
- Lakeland College – Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental Management
- Laurentian University – various*
- Laurier Brantford – any honours program
- Nipissing University – various*
- Royal Roads University – Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Environmental Management
- Ryerson University – various*
- Seneca College – Bach. Interdisciplinary Studies
- University of Guelph – Bachelor of Bio-Resource Management, Environmental Management
- Ontario Tech University – B.A. Adult Education and Digital Technology
- University of Waterloo – various*
- Western University – B.Sc. (Honours or General) Environmental Science
- Wilfrid Laurier University – various*
- York University – various*
- Atlantic Technological University - Year 3
Three-Year Diploma
- Queen's University – various*
- Royal Roads University – B.Sc. Environmental Practice; B.A. Environmental Practice
- Trent University – Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology – Bachelor of Applied Science in Nuclear Power (Honours); Commerce Bridge
- University of Windsor – various*
- Atlantic Technological University - Year 4
*Various potential degree pathways. Please confirm details with the receiving institution.
Experiential Learning
Prepare to get your hands dirty! Loyalist offers real-world learning for real-world problems — featuring extensive fieldwork and instruction with technologies of the future in the newly equipped Bay of Quinte Skills Centre:
- Sample natural environments and analyze environmental contaminants.
- Get hands-on experience in leading-edge environmental facilities, including well-equipped Field Biology and Instrumentation labs.
- Understand the underlying social systems that contribute to pollutants in water, soil and air.
- Learn to apply current legislation under the Environmental Protection Act.
- Applied project learning and field placements in the second and third years provide practical experience, preparing you for a smooth transition to the workforce with a wide range of skills.
Outstanding Faculty Make the Difference
- Learn with active, involved instructors who are committed to students’ success.
- The teaching labs were set up by a program coordinator who brings 15 years of experience as a research geneticist working in three different countries.
Ideal Students
Is It for You?
Students who thrive in this program:
- Are passionate about the environment.
- Have strong skills in math and science.
- Enjoy working outdoors.
Admissions
Curriculum
First Year - Semester One
- Cell Biology Lab
- Cell Biology Lecture
- Communications
- Introduction to Applied Chemistry-Lab
- Introduction to Applied Chemistry-Lecture
- Mathematics for Biosciences 1
- Organic Chemistry 1
- Sustainability
First Year - Semester Two
- Applied Chemistry 2-Lab
- Applied Chemistry 2-Lecture
- Applied Organic Chem Techniques
- Introduction to Microbiology
- Mathematics for Biosciences 2
- Organismal Biology & Taxonomy
- Technical Communications in Biosciences
- General Education Elective
Second Year - Semester Three
- Data Analysis 1
- Environmental Chemical Analysis
- Habitat Management and Assessment
- Hydrology and Watershed Management
- Introduction to Geomatics
- Microbiology
- General Education Elective
Second Year - Semester Four
- Environmental Instrumentation
- Environmental Protection Legislation
- Freshwater Ecology
- Hydrogeology and Sampling Methodology
- Placement (one week)
- Waste Management
- Water/Wastewater Treatment
- General Education Elective
Third Year - Semester Five
- Air Sampling and Monitoring Techniques
- Data Analysis 2
- Emerging Trends
- Geospatial and Environmental Analysis
- Resource Management
- Toxicology
Third Year - Semester Six
- Applied Projects 1
- Applied Projects 2
- Environmental Assessment and Planning
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Find your career
Everyone’s going green and there have never been so many opportunities to combat environmental contamination through prevention, pollution abatement, waste reduction and public education. Graduates find opportunities:
- Working within industries to reduce and clean up waste.
- Conducting environmental investigations and enforcement for government agencies.
- Monitoring water and wastewater treatment and safe drinking water for municipalities.
- Providing technical support to consulting engineers, urban and rural planners and environmental consultants.
- Students acquire skills in the assessment of freshwater bodies using Ontario stream assessment protocols (OSAP and OBBN).
- Grads are prepared for certification in the Ministry of the Environment’s entry-level course for drinking water operators.
- Average starting salaries range from $35,000 to $44,999.*
*Source: Employment Profile Provincial Report, Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
Our Grads Get Great Jobs
- Environmental Technician, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd.
- Soil Tester, Matrix Solutions
- Environmental Lab Technician, SGS Canada
- Water and Sewer Plant Operator, Prince Edward County
- Environmental Technologist, The Greer Galloway Group Inc.
- Relief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, Town of Smiths Falls