Advanced Diploma - Diploma [2 Years]
$12,925 /Yr Co-op On-campus full_time

Advanced Diploma Environmental Technology

  • Advanced Diploma in Environmental Technology at Georgian College is offered as a 3 years (6 semesters) program.
  • It is an on-campus, co-op program offered on a full-time basis.
  • Georgian College's Environmental Technician and Technology programs have enjoyed a partnership with the City of Barrie that provides fostered support for special projects, and co-operative education work terms. 
  • The program requirements are:
    • 33 Program Courses
    • 1 Program Option Course
    • 2 Communications Courses
    • 3 General Education Courses
    • 3 Co-op Work Terms
  • To graduate from this program, the passing weighted average for promotion through each semester, from year to year, and to graduate is 60%.
  • Additionally, a student must attain a minimum of 50% or a letter grade of P (Pass) or S (Satisfactory) in each course in each semester.
  • Students in the Environmental Technology diploma program cap off their studies by completing innovative applied research projects over the summer.
  • This program is accredited by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE).
  • Students have to complete 3 co-op work terms. Co-op is facilitated as a supported, competitive job search process.
  • Graduates have found employment in the environmental field working for small and large corporations including environmental consulting firms, government agencies, and environmental services departments in a variety of organizations.​
  • The average salary goes up to 38,000 USD after completion of the program.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 1 Year 2
Tuition Fees $10337 $10337
Health Insurance $369 $369
Other Fees $2219 $2219
Total Fees $12925 $12925

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 6.0 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 79 120 3
PTE Pearson Test of English 58 90 3

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students have to complete the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent with
    • Grade 12 English (C or U)
    • Grade 12 Mathematics (C or U)
  • Mature students, non-secondary school applicants (19 years or older), and home school students may also be considered for admission.
  • Students who have taken equivalent courses, upgrading, completed their GED, and equivalency testing also get admission to this program.

Admission Details:

  • Full Ontario G driver’s license is strongly recommended in order to support a wider job search and facilitate more co-op employment opportunities.
  • A laptop is strongly recommended (Windows compatible recommended).
  • The Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks Operator in Training (OIT) certification should be completed within the first 6 months of the school of starting the program (www.owwco.ca). 

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they have any one of the following certificates:

  • All-India Senior School Certificate (AISSCE)
  • Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
  • Indian School Certificate (ISC)
  • Intermediate Examination Certificate
  • Pre-University Examination Certificate
  • Diploma / Degree certificate Mark sheets for each year of study.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.