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Diploma of Medical Laboratory Assistant and Technician

Northern College

  • Timmins, Canada
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

A one-year, Three-semester certificate preparing students for laboratory support roles.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: yes

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
  • Communicate effectively
  • And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

  • Hospital laboratories
  • Private and public health laboratories
  • Clinics
  • Veterinary laboratories
  • Research laboratories
  • Commercial diagnostic supply companies

Curriculum

  • Three semesters. Topics include applied anatomy and physiology
  • Specimen collection and handling
  • Clinical data management
  • Clinical chemistry and urinalysis
  • Microbiology
  • Haematology and immunohematology
  • Laboratory quality and administration. Semester 3 is a clinical practice placement (187.5 hours) in a laboratory.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Senior high school diploma with at least 50% in mathematics
  • Chemistry and biology
  • English proficiency (IELTS 6.5).

Accepted academic background

Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent senior high school diploma, With the programme's required subjects (Grade 12 English and, For many programmes, Math or sciences).

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • PTE Academic 60

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements and the intake (apply at least 8 months before start
  2. Apply until classes begin) through the designated application portal. Apply online through OCAS International and pay the 100 CAD application fee. Upload your senior high school diploma or certificate
  3. Transcripts and English test results. Receive the offer (Fall offers from 1 February) and confirm your seat by 1 May. Use the Letter of Acceptance to apply for the Canadian study permit.

Other costs

Tuition per year$20,571 CAD
Application fee$100 CAD
Deposit$1,000 CAD

Program details

CampusTimmins Campus
Faculty or schoolHealth Sciences
DepartmentMedical Laboratory Assistant and Technician
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value30
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteNorthern College publishes international scholarships including entrance and student-excellence awards, Eligibility and available intake cycles vary, And a Fall 2026 entrance award must not be assumed for Fall 2027.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.