Environmental Technologist Diploma is a diploma in Environmental Sciences programme taught at Portage College in Lac La Biche, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,606 per year (CAD 5,369 per year for local students).
This two-year diploma prepares students for environmental-management careers across consulting, government, oil and gas, and forestry sectors. Delivered in a hybrid format from the Lac La Biche campus, it combines classroom instruction in biology, ecology and environmental regulation with hands-on field and laboratory work such as water and fish sampling, wildlife surveys, deployment of monitoring equipment, wetland classification, and plant and soil studies. The first year covers foundational subjects including botany, soils and water systems, while the second year addresses specialized applications such as wildlife techniques, land reclamation and environmental law, and includes a work-placement component. The program suits students who enjoy fieldwork and want practical, field-ready environmental skills alongside classroom study. Admission requires standard high-school English, math and science prerequisites. Graduates pursue roles such as environmental consultants, conservation liaisons, GIS specialists and park rangers, and the college maintains transfer arrangements with several Alberta universities and colleges for students continuing to further study.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Admission requires English Language Arts 30-2 at 60%, Math 30-2 at 60%, and one of Chemistry 30, Science 30 at 50%, Biology 20, or Chemistry 20 at 60%; Biology 30 is recommended but not mandatory. Provincial high-school equivalencies are accepted against the college's published chart, and applicants who fall short of the academic requirements may pursue placement testing through Student Services or consider Open Studies as an entry route. The programme page directs applicants to Portage College's general English Language Proficiency requirement, met by IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, PTE Academic 54, CAEL 60 with no component below 50, or Duolingo 105, or an approved exemption. No criminal record check, immunization, interview, or work-experience condition is stated for this diploma.
Application Details
Start Date:August
Application Deadline:Domestic application deadline August 15, 2027; no separate international deadline confirmed on the program page as of this fetch.
