In this advanced diploma program, students will train for an exciting career as a chemical technologist that will have students extracting valuable metals from rock, operating chemical processes in nuclear plants, operating water/wastewater treatment plants, creating the next generation of pharmaceuticals, or developing new and improved fuels. With Cambrian College located in Sudbury, Ontario, the mining capital of Canada, the program has a unique focus that will build students knowledge and skills in analytical, inorganic and organic chemistry, and laboratory techniques.
Students will learn industry-standard lab practices through group work and independent studies, including sampling, analysis, proper use of instruments, quality assurance/quality control, health and safety, and technical report writing. As a graduate, students will be prepared for a career in the fields of mining and water management, as well as nuclear energy, manufacturing, oil and gas, pharmaceuticals, and food and beverage.