Diploma in Chemical Laboratory Technology is a diploma in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme taught at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology in Calgary, Canada. The programme runs for 2 years, delivered on campus. Tuition for international students is CAD 42,005 per year (CAD 13,346 per year for local students).
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Delivery: On Campus
Local tuition: CAD 13,346 / year
International tuition: CAD 42,005 / year
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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
This two-year SAIT diploma builds fundamentals of chemical laboratory technique alongside hands-on training on analytical instrumentation used in sample analysis. Coursework covers the properties, reactions, and safety protocols of chemical substances, and develops proficiency in analytical techniques and equipment applicable across research and development and quality control settings. Students can opt into a 12-month paid work placement after the second semester, completing a technical project in an industrial, service, government, or university laboratory under supervision; the placement is optional and not required to graduate. The program is nationally accredited by Technology Accreditation Canada, and graduates can register with the Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists and the Chemical Institute of Canada. It suits candidates who are methodical and detail-oriented, with an interest in scientific work, accurate colour and form perception, and strong communication skills. Graduates are prepared for roles such as chemical laboratory technologist or technician across industrial, service-laboratory, government, and educational settings.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need at least 60% in Math 30-1 or 75% in Math 30-2, at least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1 or 75% in English Language Arts 30-2, and at least 60% in Chemistry 30. SAIT accepts recognised high school course equivalents for applicants educated outside Alberta, and applicants educated outside Canada must provide an international document assessment showing they meet the same standard. All applicants, including those educated in Canada, must demonstrate English language proficiency before admission (SAIT admissions, English Proficiency). SAIT's institution-wide scale accepts IELTS Academic at 6.0 in each skill, TOEFL iBT at a total score of 4.5 with a 4.5 minimum per section, PTE Academic at 53, the Duolingo English Test at 115 overall with 95 minimum per sub-score, and CAEL at 60 overall with 60 in each skill, among other accepted tests. Applications go through SAIT's online portal with the standard non-refundable fee (CAD 120 domestic, CAD 175 international); international applicants should confirm the program's own international-applicant and Post-Graduation Work Permit status.
