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Diploma of Environmental Science and Technology

Olds College of Agriculture & Technology

  • Olds, Canada
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Olds College of Agriculture & Technology campus

About the program

A two-year on-campus diploma in environmental monitoring, Reclamation and land-use planning.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate concepts and methods in Environmental Science and Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four terms. Term 1: applied ecology
  • GPS and mapping. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Drilling waste and remediation technician
  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental monitoring technician
  • Environmental technologist
  • Land reclamation technician
  • Land-use planning assistant
  • Municipal development officer
  • Rural planner
  • Water quality technician

Curriculum

  • Four terms. Term 1: applied ecology
  • GPS and mapping
  • Plant science
  • Soil science and water resources. Term 2: pest management
  • Land conservation and reclamation
  • Chemistry
  • GIS
  • With an optional field placement. Term 3: native plants
  • Reclamation field methods
  • Water quality and environmental ethics. Term 4: statistics
  • Soil classification
  • Wildlife surveying and land-use planning.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent) with 50% in English Language Arts 30-1/30-2
  • Math 20-1/20-2 and programme-specific science subjects
  • Veterinary Technology needs 65% in English
  • Math 30
  • Biology 30 and Chemistry 30 plus 40 hours of job shadowing. English proficiency required
  • Alberta Grade 12 (or equivalent): e.g. Agricultural Management 50% English 30-1/30-2
  • 55% Math 20-1/20-2
  • 50% in two of Biology/Chemistry/Science 20
  • Business Management 50% English
  • Math 20
  • Veterinary Technology 65% in English 30
  • Math 30
  • Biology 30
  • Chemistry 30 plus 40 hours of job shadowing (competitive
  • Typically 80%+).

Accepted academic background

High school graduation (or equivalent) with subject requirements per programme, Alternate Admission option on several programme pages, Agricultural and Heavy Equipment Diploma follows the certificate.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 4.0
  • Duolingo 110
  • PTE Academic 55
  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check requirements. Apply 4-6 months before the start (no deadline published). Apply through ApplyAlberta and pay the 90 CAD fee. Email certified transcripts
  2. English results and passport page with your Alberta Student Number. Receive an offer in 3-6 weeks. Pay the 5
  3. 000 CAD tuition deposit by the date in the admission letter. Olds requests your Provincial Attestation Letter. Apply for the study permit and send proof. After arrival give your Admissions Officer a copy of the study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$16,900, $20,280 CAD
Application fee$90 CAD
Deposit$40,348 CAD

Program details

CampusOlds Campus
Faculty or schoolLand & Environment
DepartmentEnvironmental Science and Technology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFull Time,Fixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.