Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Ontario College Graduate Certificate
2 Semesters / 1 Year
School of Health Sciences
Key Details
Program Start Dates
September 2025
Please visit Ontario College Application Service to learn more about start dates.
Credential
Ontario College Diploma
Program Duration
5 Semesters / 2 YearsProgram Contacts
Darryl Edwards
Program Coordinator / Professor
darryl.edwards@cambriancollege.ca
International Admissions
mailboxadmissions@cambriancollege.ca
Program Overview
Passionate about climate change, water conservation and sustainability? Take action!
Turn your passion for the environment into a career that protects and restores our natural surroundings. Gain the technical skills and practical field experience to identify, measure, and record environmental variables within the air, water, soil, and living organisms. You’ll use state-of-the-art equipment to evaluate and monitor contaminated ecosystems. You’ll develop your technical writing skills to analyze, interpret, and evaluate field data while building your knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
With a focus on monitoring industrial activities, you’ll explore air quality issues, land restoration, and water conservation, preparing you for careers with industries required to comply with environmental regulations.
Program Highlights
Program highlights
- Analyze, interpret, and evaluate air, water, soil, and ecological field data
- Develop your technical writing skills
- Potential to earn National Green Check certification
- Real-world experience during a four-week internship
- Prepare to write the Ministry’s Operator-in-Training (OIT) certification test for water treatment and distribution
Admissions
Admission requirements
For graduates of the new curriculum (OSS): Ontario Secondary School Diploma (30 credits) or equivalent or mature student status, including:
- Any grade 12 English (C) or (U)
- Any grade 11 mathematics (C), (U), or (M)
International Student Admissions
Are you an international student? Learn more about additional requirements.
Learn moreAdditional admission requirements
Recommendations
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Any grade 11 chemistry (U) or grade 12 chemistry (U) or (C) or any grade 11 biology (U) or (C) or grade 12 biology (U)
Academic Upgrading
Are you missing admission requirements? Strengthen your academic skills for free at your own pace through Academic Upgrading!
Program delivery
Program delivery
2025-2026
Fall term start
- Semester 1: Fall 2025
- Semester 2: Winter 2026
- Semester 3: Fall 2026
- Semester 4: Winter 2027
- Semester 5: Spring 2027
Program of Study
Program of study for 2025-26 Academic Year
Students are required to successfully complete an online Lab Safety course (in Moodle) when starting their program at Cambrian. This course must be completed prior to entering the labs (as identified in the table below) in the Schools of Skills Training, Engineering Technology and Environmental Studies.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ECO 1000 | Principles of Ecology 1 | 3 |
| ENV 1007 | Biodiversity Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| ENV 1008 | Water Properties and Monitoring 1 | 3 |
| CMP 1011 | Computer Applications | 3 |
| MTH 1003 | Math I | 3 |
| CHM 1005 | Chemistry Fundamentals 1 | 3 |
| ENG 1002 | College Communications | 3 |
| Credits | 21 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENV 1013 | Principles of Natural Resources Management | 3 |
| ENV 1015 | Environmental Microbiology & Toxicology 1 | 3 |
| ENV 1018 | Data Management | 4 |
| INT 1009 | Intro to Instrumentation 1 | 4 |
| TEC 1000 | Technical Reporting | 2 |
| One General Education Course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENV 1009 | Air Properties and Monitoring 1 | 3 |
| ENV 1011 | Soil Science 1 | 3 |
| CAD 1100 | Computer-Aided Drafting I | 2 |
| CHM 1012 | Environmental Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| ECO 1002 | Solid Waste Management | 3 |
| WTR 1000 | Water Remediation Techniques | 3 |
| One General Education course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 20 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GIS 1000 | GIS Applications | 3 |
| ECO 1001 | Ecosystem Restoration 1 | 3 |
| ENV 1028 | Advanced Air Monitoring 1 | 3 |
| ENV 1126 | Industrial Env Applications | 3 |
| WHS 1000 | Environmental Workplace Safety | 3 |
| One General Education Course. 2 | 3 | |
| Credits | 18 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| ENV 1019 | Field Placement | 4 |
| Credits | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 82 | |
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Course with Lab Component.
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For more information regarding General Education courses, click here.
Fees
Tuition Cost
Important Notice
Fees presented are estimates based on projections for future academic year(s) of study. Actual fees charged may differ from what is published here. A full detailed listing of all fees is available in myCambrian and updated annually no later than May 1 for the following academic year. Students in Academic Upgrading are responsible for any fees listed on their invoice each term.
Tuition and ancillary fees
Please see our fees page for the breakdown of tuition and mandatory ancillary fees by program and semester for both domestic and international students.
Books and supplies
Books and supplies may be required at the course level over and above what is estimated above. Please consult your professor/instructor for further information.
College may be more affordable than you think!
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Work-integrated learning (WIL)
Take your education beyond the classroom!
Cambrian programs blend academic learning, hands-on training, and community involvement opportunities to help you achieve your ultimate goal – your dream career. You’ll have the opportunity to apply your knowledge to real-world scenarios within and outside of the classroom through work-integrated learning. Whether it be a capstone project, co-op, practicum, preceptorship component, or placement, you’ll benefit from a practical, job-related experience before you graduate.
Learn more about previous opportunities in this program!
Milman Industries – This placement offered students the opportunity to gain practical work experience at Milman Industries Inc. which manages seven different companies – BM Metals Services, Chemiqa, Consolidated Logistics Inc., Diesel Electric Services, Sudbury Lime, Consolidated Industrial Products, and Herby. Each company strives to serve its customers on various levels of its value chain and offers them the utmost quality and support. This has been achieved by managing a diverse set of companies under Milman Industries Inc. This is achieved through innovation and accommodation of each company’s product and service offerings.
Conservation Sudbury – During this Environmental Technician placement opportunity, students provided assistance in the implementation of Conservation Sudbury’s environmental monitoring programs and with the trails-maintenance program at the Lake Laurentian Conservation Area.
Their duties included:
- Water-related fieldwork (stream flow measurements, water quality sampling, groundwater monitoring)
- Tree assessments and site visits related to tree-planting programs
- Trails maintenance (building/repairing infrastructure like boardwalks and stairs, trail tread maintenance, trail drainage, signage, and risk management inspections)
- Facility maintenance (garbage, trail guide boxes, and mutt mitt dispenser refilling)
- Some office duties, including data entry and management, outreach material production, and editing
Additional details: You will undertake an approved 4-week internship with a company or agency involved in environmental work or research.
Field of Study
School of Environmental Studies
At Cambrian, green is not just a colour — it’s a commitment. Our School of Environmental Studies lays the groundwork for a career dedicated to the health of the environment. Learn first hand from professors active in the field while gaining the hands-on skills you need to practice biodiversity conservation and promote ecosystem sustainability. You’ll be part of a team that shapes a future where environmental responsibility is the norm.
Specific program pathways
Algoma University – advanced standing opportunity
Graduates of this program meeting a 3.0 GPA requirement will receive 45 transfer credits towards the Bachelor of Arts in Geography degree program at Algoma University.
Atlantic Technological University (Ireland) – advanced standing opportunity
Graduates of this program meeting a 2.0 GPA requirement will be eligible to enter into third year of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Protection degree program, with the opportunity to progress into the Honours Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science program at the Atlantic Technological University in Ireland.
College or university degree opportunities
If you are a graduate of this program, you may continue your studies at a college or university and you may receive credit(s) for your prior college education. Refer to Cambrian’s college and university agreement details for further information.
Career Outcomes
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Minimum technology requirements
Success in this program requires that you come equipped with some program-specific technology requirements.
Minimum technology requirements
- Regular access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection
- Webcam and headset
- Personal computer
- Windows 10 operating system
- Processor: i5 Intel i5 or equivalent processor
- Graphics: High-end graphics video card (consider a dedicated video card with 1 GB of video memory)
- RAM: 4 GB of RAM
- Storage space: 250 GB HD
Please note, that industry-standard software that you will access as part of your program will not be compatible with every device. These minimum technology requirements will allow you to access the software, but will not provide the optimal user experience. It is recommended you use a computer with stronger capabilities. If you have any questions about these technology requirements, please email info@cambriancollege.ca or call (705) 566-8101, ext. 7303.
System requirements for assistive technology
To access the widest range of assistive technology (AT), a Windows-based computer is recommended.
- Recommended OS: Windows 10 or newer
- Recommended CPU: Intel or AMD multicore processor
- Recommended RAM: 8 GB
- Recommended storage for assistive technology: 8 GB of available hard drive of solid state drive space (please note this is not the total drive size and refers specifically to available space needed for assistive technology)
- Recommended audio: Speakers or headphones for text-to-speech and microphone for speech input.
While Apple computers can provide many AT options, some specialized software may not be available/compatible with this platform. Please consult with the Glenn Crombie Centre for further details.
Bring your own device (BYOD)
Cambrian College has implemented a BYOD principle to both enrich the student learning experience in and out of the classroom and to ensure flexibility!
Ready to take the first step?
Start gaining the highest level of skills at Cambrian now – and you’ll be ready to take advantage of the many career opportunities waiting for you just around the corner. The future is yours!
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