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Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology

Northern Alberta Institute of Technology

Edmonton, Canada
2 years
English
Hybrid
Diploma

About the program

A two-year diploma training medical laboratory technologists, Accredited through Accreditation Canada.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Demonstrate concepts and methods in Medical Laboratory Technology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in safety and infection control
Laboratory procedures and mathematics. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Hospital laboratories
Research laboratories
Phlebotomy clinics
Blood services agencies
Independent laboratories
Quality assurance
Pharmaceutical and biological sector
Laboratory equipment sales representative

Curriculum

Two-year accelerated full-time diploma with anatomy and physiology
Safety and infection control
Laboratory procedures and mathematics
Specimen processing and phlebotomy
Clinical chemistry
Hematology
Transfusion medicine
Microbiology and histotechnology. Includes an 11-week practicum
Graduates prepare for the national certification exam.

Entry requirements

Academic

63% in each of Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2) Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2) Grade 12 Biology (Biology 30) Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30) Proof of [English Language Proficiency] (https://www.nait.ca/nait/admissions/how-to-apply/entrance-requirements/english-language-proficiency) Online Interview - See Competitive Entrance Requirements for details. Medical Terminology: Applicants are to complete this course before applying. However
Prior to July 31
They must complete NAIT ITMS100 - Medical Terminology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years. Early.

Accepted academic background

Alberta Grade 12 or equivalent courses with the programme-specific required Grade 12 courses and minimum marks (e.g. 63% in English 30-2, Math 30-2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30 for Veterinary Technology, Some programmes accept Grade 11 courses), Post-secondary credits pathways exist.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 4.0
Duolingo 115
PTE Academic 58
Cambridge 169
Institutional test Cambridge 169 in each section

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts.

How to apply

Check the programme's entrance requirements
Delivery mode and international intake dates on its programme page. Apply online with NAIT's International Application for Admission and pay the non-refundable 150 CAD application fee. Create your MyNAIT account
Upload unofficial transcripts
Then send official transcripts and proof of English language proficiency if required. Complete the programme interview if your programme requires one (common in Health and Life Sciences). Accept the offer and pay the 5
000 CAD non-refundable international tuition deposit. Apply for a Canadian study permit with proof of funds before the start date.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$38,206 CAD
Application fee	$150 CAD
Deposit	$1,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	School of Health and Life Sciences
Department	Medical Laboratory Technology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	78
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	NAIT MyAwards Central lists program-specific entrance awards, Scholarships and bursaries for eligible diploma applicants, International-student eligibility must be confirmed for each award.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.