Certificate in Science and Technology Foundations

Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus

Canada,Ontario

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 16,362/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 95

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 21,059 +

Int. Students: 1,300 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

1385 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean, ON K2G 1V8, Canada

Certificate in Science and Technology Foundations

Program Overview

Innovations in science and technology have improved our daily lives by making the world easier to navigate and more accessible. The one-year Science and Technology Foundations Ontario College Certificate allows you to explore academic and career opportunities within the fields of applied science and technology, while developing fundamental skills in these areas and preparing you for a well-suited academic and professional pathway.

In this program, you develop core skills through lectures and practical laboratories, which are common to all areas of applied science and technology, such as critical thinking, problem solving, team work, communication, computer skills, and applied mathematics. You increase your own awareness of industry and career opportunities within the fields of applied science and technology. You have an option of selecting two courses relating to either electronics or chemistry to guide possible career choices. You also develop strong academic and career planning skills to support you through the next stages of your studies and into your career.

This science and technology foundations program provides you with an introduction to more advanced programs in these fields, including, but not limited to:

  • Biotechnology - Advanced
  • Water and Wastewater Technician
  • Environmental Technician
  • Electro-Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Manufacturing Engineering Technician