If you love lab work and you're looking for a program that can launch you into a great career in just two years, check out the Chemical Technology program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
Chemical Technologists find employment throughout the province of Saskatchewan and beyond its borders. Many different industries employ graduates from the program including food manufacturing, mining, agriculture, cannabis, chemical manufacturing, and oil and gas. A Chemical Technology diploma will allow you the flexibility to choose a career path that suits you.
Chemical Technology is a nationally accredited, two-year diploma program offered through Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr. The program is designed to give you a well-rounded foundation in scientific principles and analytic practices--essential building blocks for a flexible career. You'll build knowledge and skills in:
analytical instrumentation
organic, physical, analytical and environmental chemistry
handling and manipulating chemicals
laboratory quality control and assurance
recording, processing and reporting data
Learning is hands-on--you'll spend almost as much time in labs as in the classroom. And you'll apply what you've learned during a four-week industry research project.
Semester 1
CHEM 150Organic Chemistry 12Show course details
CHEM 151Organic Chemistry 1 Lab3Show course details
CHEM 178General Chemistry 14Show course details
COMP 174Introduction to Microsoft Excel 11Show course details
LABT 150Analytical Instrumentation 12Show course details
LABT 151Analytical Instrumentation 1 Lab3Show course details
MATH 189Mathematics 14Show course details
MATH 192Laboratory Mathematics2Show course details
SFTY 185Laboratory Safety1Show course details
STAT 101Introductory Statistics and Computer Applications3Show course details
Semester 2
CHEM 152Organic Chemistry 22Show course details
CHEM 153Organic Chemistry 2 Lab3Show course details
CHEM 179General Chemistry 24Show course details
CHEM 295Plant and Process Chemistry3Show course details
LABT 152Analytical Instrumentation 22Show course details
LABT 153Analytical Instrumentation 2 Lab3Show course details
MATH 289Mathematics 24Show course details
PHYS 106Physics4Show course details
Semester 3
CHEM 282Nuclear Chemistry2Show course details
INDG 100Introduction to Indigenous Studies1Show course details
LABT 154Sampling Techniques2Show course details
STAT 281Statistics and Computer Applications4Show course details
Semester 4
CHEM 250Analytical Chemistry3Show course details
CHEM 251Analytical Chemistry Lab3Show course details
CHEM 292Physical Chemistry 14Show course details
LABT 250Analytical Instrumentation 32Show course details
LABT 251Analytical Instrumentation 3 Lab3Show course details
LABT 297Laboratory Preparation Techniques in Chemistry2Show course details
QC 250Quality Control in Laboratories4Show course details
QC 251Quality Control in Laboratories Project1Show course details
TCOM 102Workplace Communication3Show course details
Semester 5
CHEM 293Physical Chemistry 24Show course details
CHEM 296Water Chemistry4Show course details
COMM 289Communications 23Show course details
ENVR 290Environmental Monitoring3Show course details
LABT 252Analytical Instrumentation 42Show course details
LABT 253Analytical Instrumentation 4 Lab3Show course details
PROJ 290Applied Research 22Show course details
WORK 203Practicum0Show course details
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Chemical technologists can choose from a variety of job possibilities. Saskatchewan Polytechnic graduates are working as laboratory analysts, laboratory technologists, research technical assistants and sales managers.
Chemical Technologists work in a wide range of industries: agriculture, mining, oil and gas, chemical production, environmental protection, ethanol and malt production, food research, product testing, occupational health, and new opportunities are available in the cannabis industry. Job openings are often available in commercial, industrial or government laboratories, or in chemical product sales.
| Sample job title | NOC classification |
|---|---|
| Chemical technologist | Chemical technologists & technicians (22100) |
| Chemical laboratory technologist/technician | Chemical technologists & technicians (22100) |
| Quality control technician - chemistry | Chemical technologists & technicians (22100) |
Health insurance: 600CAD per year
