Diploma in Sciences de la nature is a diploma in Natural Sciences & Mathematics programme offered by Cegep regional de Lanaudiere in Québec, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years. Teaching is in French. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,150 per year (CAD 3,740 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Duration: 2 years
Language: French
Local tuition: CAD 3,740 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,150 / year
Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Sciences de la nature is a two-year pre-university Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC) offered at Cégep régional de Lanaudière's Terrebonne, Joliette and L'Assomption campuses. The program deepens students' knowledge of biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics through a mix of lecture-based theory, laboratory work using computer-assisted experimentation equipment, and independent study, spread across four sessions. Alongside required science and general-education courses, students choose elective courses in their third and fourth sessions that let them explore areas such as advanced chemistry, environmental science or applied mathematics before moving on to university. The curriculum is built to prepare graduates for university programs in fields such as medicine, engineering, computer science, and pure and applied sciences, generally without additional prerequisites. Extracurricular science activities, including workshops, guest talks and outings, complement classroom instruction. The program suits students who are curious about the natural sciences, comfortable with an analytical and laboratory-based workload, and planning to continue directly into university studies after their DEC.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Particular admission conditions (Cégep de Lanaudière's own program page, Terrebonne campus, 200.B1): DES; Mathématiques TS ou SN 5e ou 536; Physique 5e; Chimie 5e. Entry session: Fall.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall session
Application Deadline:Domestic applicants apply through the Service régional d'admission du Montréal métropolitain (SRAM) for whichever of the cégep's three campuses they choose: for Fall 2027 entry the round-one deadline is 1 March 2027, with the system opening mid-January 2027 and later rounds running into May while places remain; Winter 2027 entry is already open, with a round-one deadline of 1 November 2026. International applicants follow a separate SRAM timeline: applications for Fall 2027 opened 15 March 2026 and close 14 March 2027, while Winter 2028 applications open 1 June 2026 and close 31 May 2027. Admission is not open-ended rolling, but SRAM runs successive rounds for as long as places remain. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
