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Diploma of Science Laboratory Technology
Diploma of Science Laboratory Technology

Diploma of Science Laboratory Technology

  • ID:RRC010022
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
  • Duration:
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60
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100
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirements

  • Submit proof of graduation from or enrolment in Grade 12 including one credit in each of the following:
    • Grade 12 English
    • Grade 12 Pre-Calculus Math 40S or Applied Math 40S
    • Grade 12 Biology
    • Grade 12 Chemistry

English requirements

  • AEPUCE (Academic English Program of University and College Entrance ), 8, 8, 8, 6
  • CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language), 60, 60, 60, 50
  • CLB (LINC) (Canadian Language Benchmark - Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
  • Canadian Citizens: LINC programs are not available., 8, 8, 8, 6
  • CanTEST (Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees)
  • RRC Institutional or Official CanTEST accepted EXCEPT for the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program. The MLS program requires the Official CanTEST (the RRC Institutional CanTEST will not be accepted)., 4.5, 4.0, 4.5, 3.0
  • Duolingo Online Assessment (English Assessment)
  • Required minimum overall score is 115.
  • Due to closures related to COVID-19, RRC is temporarily allowing applicants to provide duolingo English test results to meet RRC's English language requirements., 115, 115, 115, 115
  • IELTS - Academic (International English Language Testing System), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 5.5
  • LSI (Language Studies International), 6.5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5
  • PTE - Academic Online Assessment (Pearson Test of English), 58, 58, 58, 42
  • TOEFL-iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language - internet Based Test)
  • To meet the needs of students who are unable to take the TOEFL iBT® test at a test center due to public health concerns, ETS is temporarily offering the TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition test in selected areas., 20, 20, 19, 18

Course Information

Consider this program if you want to work as a laboratory technologist in an industrial, government or commercial laboratory.
This program provides you with the applied skills required to succeed in a wide variety of professional scientific work environments. The course work emphasizes the application of standard and specialized laboratory techniques across scientific disciplines, ensuring you receive practical, job-ready experience; you will learn specialized skills in immunology, molecular biology, tissue culture and instrumentation.

In addition, the co-operative education component integrates related on-the-job training with classroom theory by alternating periods of paid employment and academic study.

Graduates find employment as technologists in many fields, including chemical analysis, research, quality assurance, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
Prior to starting the program, you will be invited to attend a program overview information session.

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Pre Courses

The Intensive English for International Students (IEIS) is a full-time program designed to develop communicative language skills for those studying, living and working in Canada.

  • Gain English-language skills through a variety of educational and cultural exercises.
  • Improve your language proficiency.
  • When you’ve completed the program, join one of Red River College’s Academic Programs.
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

Graduates are employed as technologists in many industries, from food processing and mining, to aerospace, pharmaceutical companies, and food and health related industries.

They are employed by all levels of government for environmental testing, geological surveys, and in research. Some graduates work as lab assistants in schools, colleges, and universities. Other graduates who have acquired substantial experience now work as supervisors, plant managers, and heads of research teams.

Graduates may find employment as technologists in the following areas: analytical analysis, research chemistry, quality assurance, and biotechnology such as molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

$730 CAD/year (International Health Insurance), $255 CAD/year (Extended Health and Dental)

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