The three-year Photonics Engineering Technology Ontario College Advanced Diploma prepares you to design and build technologies powered by light. Photonics drives today's fastest-growing industries including telecommunications, healthcare, autonomous systems, and advanced manufacturing. You combine optics, electronics, and programming to develop versatile, future-ready skills. Learn using advanced equipment including optical communication systems inspired by industry leaders. Build practical experience that adapts across multiple sectors and aligns with evolving industry needs. |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
English, Grade 12 (ENG4C or equivalent). Mathematics, (Grade 12 MCT4C) or (Grade 11 MCR3U) or equivalent; or (Grade 12 MAP4C with a grade of 65% or higher) or (Grade 11 MCF3M with a grade of 65% or higher). |
| Application Notes : | IELTS-International English Language Testing Service (Academic) Overall band of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each band; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken prior to January 21, 2026 overall 80, with a minimum in each component: Reading 20; Listening 20; Speaking 20; Writing 20; OR TOEFL Internet-based (iBT) tests taken after January 21, 2026 overall 4, with a minimum in each component: Reading 4; Listening 4; Speaking 4; Writing 4; OR Duolingo English Test (DET) Overall 110, minimum of 110 in Literacy and no score below 95. |
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