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Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology
- Barrie, Canada
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- 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 (3 years): yes
- 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
- Secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation
- Subjects taken and grades received
- Grade 12 English and Math credits
- Programme-specific prerequisites are listed on each programme page
- English proficiency proof required unless exempt (https://www.georgiancollege.ca/international/admissions/). IB diploma courses can meet Grade 12 requirements.
- Advanced-standing entry from Medical Laboratory Assistant: minimum 65% GPA recommended.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school graduation with Grade 12 English and Math credits (programme-specific requirements), IB diploma courses accepted.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 79
- TOEFL PBT 550
- TOEIC 800
- Duolingo 110
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge 170
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (If Applicable).
How to apply
- Review the current entry requirements and availability for Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology at Georgian College. Submit the online international admissions application for an eligible Georgian College intake. Upload the requested qualifications and English proficiency evidence and check additional program entry conditions. Pay the application fee according to the current institutional payment instructions. If admitted
- Follow the enrollment instructions and arrange a student visa or study permit if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $29,415 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $100 CAD |
| Deposit | $1,000 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | Barrie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Health Sciences |
| Department | Department of Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 5 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $29,415 CAD per year. The application fee is $100 CAD. The deposit is $1,000 CAD. The estimated living cost is $16,050 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79, TOEFL PBT 550, TOEIC 800, Duolingo 110, PTE Academic 58, Cambridge 170.