Laboratory Technology - Analytical Chemestry

Program objectives
This program trains individuals to become technicians who work in manufacturing companies, mainly in the agri-food and pharmaceutical sectors as well as in environmental laboratories. They can also find employment in the laboratories of biotechnology businesses or in the sectors of industrial chemistry, mining and metallurgy, petrochemistry, materials as well as pulp and paper. Laboratory technicians have the skills and knowledge required to take samples, perform organic chemical and biochemical analyses by using certain instrumental methods, compile and process data, write reports and share results, while respecting occupational health and safety regulations as well as good laboratory and manufacturing practices.

Specialization B: Analytical Chemistry
Analytical chemistry technicians will be able to conduct inorganic and organic chemistry analyses and help develop original methods of analysis for the purposes of quality control, research and development as well as production.

This program aims to help students develop their sense of responsibility, sense of observation, concern for accuracy and ability to work as part of a team.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.