Offered by Olds College in Olds, Canada, Diploma in Environmental Science & Technology is a diploma in Environmental Sciences programme. The programme runs for 2 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 8,450 per semester (CAD 3,075 per semester for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Environmental Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Local tuition: CAD 3,075 / semester
International tuition: CAD 8,450 / semester
Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Environmental Science & Technology at Olds College is a two-year, on-campus diploma spanning four terms of theoretical classroom instruction and hands-on lab and field learning in soils, vegetation, water, wildlife, and agriculture. Students gain proficiency with tools such as geographic information systems, GPS, and drones, along with water and soil sampling equipment, across subject areas including applied ecology, plant science, soil science, water resources, pest management, land conservation, native plants, water quality, environmental statistics, and wildlife surveying. All students have an opportunity to take part in a work-integrated learning experience partway through the program, and an optional Industry Field Placement course is available in the second term. Admission requires minimum grades in English Language Arts, math, chemistry, and biology or science, plus English language proficiency. The program suits students aiming for entry-to-mid-level environmental careers, and graduates are eligible for professional designations through the Alberta Institute of Agrologists and the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, pursuing roles such as environmental consultant, water quality technician, land reclamation technician, or municipal development officer.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission to the Environmental Science & Technology diploma requires 50% or better in English Language Arts 30-1 or 30-2, 50% or better in Math 20-1 or 20-2, a mandatory 50% or better in Chemistry 20, and 50% or better in Biology 20 or Science 30. Applicants must meet Olds College's English Language Proficiency Requirement: IELTS Academic 6.0 in each band, TOEFL iBT with all bands 4.0 or higher, CAEL Online 60 overall with no band below 50, PTE Academic 55 overall with no skill below 55, Duolingo English Test 110, or Oxford ELLT 6 overall with no band below 5. Applicants who cannot complete an academic requirement may apply under Alternate Admission by submitting transcripts, a letter of introduction and intent, and a five-year resume of work, volunteer and extracurricular history.
Application Details
Start Date:Fall
Application Deadline:Olds College and its programs apply through ApplyAlberta, for both domestic and international applicants, with a $90 application fee either way. The college publishes no single institution-wide closing date: as of September 2026 applications for the current 2026-27 intake year are open, and applications for the 2027-28 intake year (Fall 2027 entry) open 1 October 2026 at 9 a.m., after which seats fill on a rolling, space-available basis up to each program's start date. International applicants follow the identical ApplyAlberta process and are advised to apply four to six months ahead of their intended start to allow for study-permit processing; no separate international closing date is published. This applies equally to competitive-seeming programs such as Veterinary Technology and Farrier Science, which set only an opening date, not a fixed deadline. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.
