Overview

Medical Laboratory Technology from Northern Alberta Institute of Technology focuses on the analysis of human blood, body fluids and tissues, with students learning a variety of skills to become entry level professionals. This program includes general laboratory related courses with progression to discipline specific courses in Microbiology, Transfusion Science, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Histotechnology.

Careers

Graduates typically find employment in hospitals, community health centres, private clinical laboratories, research laboratories, pharmaceutical companies and educational institutions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Histology

Quality Management & Specimen Handling

Immunology

Analytical Principles

Medical Laboratory Procedures

Clinical Chemistry

Normal Hematology and Coagulation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Applications can be submitted any time, but we recommend submitting your application at least 90 days before the application deadline.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Public Health Medicine Health Sciences View 107 other Bachelors in Medicine in Canada

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

65% in each of: English 30-1 or English 30-2, Math 30-1, Biology 30, Chemistry 30

Proof of English Language Proficiency

5 or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater. The NAIT course that meets this prerequisite requirement is ANPH100 Anatomy and Physiology. completion with a minimum passing grade of 60% by July 31st.

1 credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a minimum final grade of 60%. The NAIT course that meets this prerequisite requirement is ITMS100- Medical Terminology.

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Tuition Fee

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International

19050 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 635 CAD per credit during 24 months.
National

6420 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 214 CAD per credit during 24 months.

Living costs for Edmonton

1201 - 1992 CAD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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