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
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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
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 alternative credits
Delivered
Blended
Disciplines
Public Health Human Medicine Health Sciences View 280 other Bachelors in Health Sciences in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
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
15870 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 529 CAD per credit during 24 months. -
National
6000 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 200 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 Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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