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Diploma in Environmental Technician (Co-op Optional) NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus NorQuest College - Edmonton Campus, Canada

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CAD 45876

Total Program Tuition Fee

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*Subject to change and other fees
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CAD 155

Application Fee

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5 Term

Duration

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6.5

IELTS

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84

TOEFL

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50%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Environmental technicians provide an important service to society by helping protect and sustain the long-term health of our ecosystems. This two-year diploma program will prepare students for technical work in the environmental sector.

What to expect from the program
Students will gain the practical knowledge and skills needed to offer professional advice on a wide range of subjects, including: environmental management and associated challenges and opportunities, environmental impact assessment; hazardous and non-hazardous waste management; waste reduction and reuse strategies; air, soil, and water pollution prevention and monitoring; wildlife monitoring, soils and ecosite descriptions, compliance auditing; and contaminated site investigation and remediation.

This skill set is based on an integrated, hands-on training program that gives graduates a good working knowledge of physical and life sciences, including general biology, ecology, toxicology, chemistry, physics, and statistics. 
The program includes hands-on training in both laboratory and field settings. This includes a residential field school in the 3rd term of the program.
Students will also have the option of taking part in a co-operative work term.

Graduate with experience
NorQuest College believes in the importance of on-the-job experience that provides an enriched learning opportunity. This program includes an optional co-op placement of 600 hours.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 4 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Sep 2027

Closed

Jan 2026, Jan 2027, May 2026, Sep 2026

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 84 - With no score less than - 21
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 59 - With no score less than - 56
  • DUOLINGO
    • Minimum Overall Score - 115.0  

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 12 English 50% 
    • Grade 12  Math 50%
    • Grade 12 Biology 50%

6.5 IELTS Score
84 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
59 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
115 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
50% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

45876

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 155

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

New Questers International Entrance Scholarship

Established to reward academic excellence by international students graduating from international high schools and entering studies at NorQuest College. All students must meet certain eligibility criteria for the scholarship.

Value $1000
Applicable programs Full-time enrollment in any NorQuest Credit program that requires an entrance admission grade (post-diploma programs and programs without an admission grade requirement are not eligible).
Eligibility

Scholarship applicants must:

  • have a valid study permit
  • be paying international student tuition and fees
  • Academic standing to Alberta standards of 70% (B- or 2.7 GPA) or higher, for entrance Admission requirement average.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in their programs prior to applying
Application details

Q. How can students apply?
Ans. Students will be notified closer to the application start date.

Q. When will applications for the Entrance Scholarship open?
The application for the Winter 2026 Entrance Scholarship will open on December 15, 2025, and close on January 23, 2026.

Note: Awards will be disbursed when the student has completed 50% of the term.

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