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Medical Laboratory Technology

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Program Information

School:NAIT
Faculty:School of Health and Life Sciences
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Description:As a registered medical laboratory technologist, you will assist in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. In this program the focus will be on the analysis of human blood and body fluids for microorganisms and cellular and chemical components. Compatibility testing of blood and blood products, plus preparation of tissue samples for microscopic examination.
URL:Medical Laboratory Technology at NAIT
Length:2 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
International: $18,525

Cost per credit is $239 (for Domestic students) and $925 (for International students). Tuition cap per semester is $2,231 (Domestic) and $8,653 (International). Additional fees apply.

Admission Requirements

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*75
Prerequisites:*These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 English 
  •  Grade12 Pure Mathematics  or  Grade12 Mathematics 
  •  Grade12 Biology 
  •  Grade12 Chemistry 
Additional Academic Requirements that may be completed after applying to the program: 5 or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Physiology completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater. The NAIT Continuing Education Course that meets this prerequisite requirement is ANPH100 Anatomy and Physiology; and 1 credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology completed within the last 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater. You can take ITMS100 - Medical Terminology to meet this prerequisite requirement. NOTE: The 2 post-secondary course pre-requisites of Human Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology do not need to be completed by the application deadline. Proof of course completion with a passing grade of at least 60% Must be submitted to the student application file by July 31st .
Test Scores:
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 83] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6]
Application Notes : ELP Requirement is one of the following: 1.TOEFL IBT (Internet Based) - 83 (23 in the Speaking component, 20 in the Reading component, 20 in the Listening component, 20 in the Writing component) OR 2. IELTS (Academic Format) - 6 (with minimum band scores for each component - 6.5 in the Speaking component, 6.0 in the Reading component, 6.0 in the Listening component, 6.0 in the Writing component).

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on May 16, 2021