Advanced Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology - Food Science

Durham College - Oshawa Campus

Canada,Ontario

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 14,196/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 100

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Canada, Ontario

Type: College

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1967

Total Students: 13,600 +

Int. Students: 2,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

2000 Simcoe St N, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5, Canada

Advanced Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology - Food Science

Program Overview

Our well-equipped microbiology, chemical analysis, product development, and food processing facilities provide our students with hands-on experience in the methods and instrumentation used in the food science, cosmetics, natural health product, and cannabis industries.  Our students learn the theory of and perform experiments mirroring industry procedures and protocols to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to work in these high-demand industries.

During placement, students have the opportunity to gain experience at partner organizations, including food manufacturers, microbiology laboratories, analytical testing facilities and ingredient suppliers.

Graduates are employed in both the public and private sectors including:

  • Bakeries, confectioners, pasta and snack food manufacturers
  • Brewers, winemakers and beverage manufacturers
  • Dairy, meat, seafood and canning processors
  • Food additives and flavour manufacturers
  • Government agencies
  • Packaging, ingredient, and equipment suppliers
  • Consumer health products manufacturers
  • Research establishments and universities
  • Third party testing labs

This program has broad career prospects and a graduate may become a(n)

  • Food safety technologist
  • Quality assurance technologist
  • Quality control technologist
  • Microbiology technologist
  • Food or cosmetic manufacturing technologist
  • Food product development technologist
  • Instrumentation technologist
  • Analytical Chemist