Edmonton,
AB,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology in Edmonton Canada | Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
|
Edmonton Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
24,765
(c. USD18,092.99)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
As a certified medical laboratory technologist, your role involves supporting disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. This program emphasizes examining human blood and bodily fluids for microorganisms, cellular structures, and chemical composition. You'll perform blood compatibility assessments, prepare tissue specimens for microscopic analysis, and while primarily analyzing samples and interpreting findings, patient blood collection remains a fundamental aspect of the role.
The Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program concentrates on studying human blood, bodily fluids, and tissues, equipping students with diverse skills for entry-level practice. The curriculum begins with general laboratory coursework before advancing to specialized subjects including Microbiology, Transfusion Science, Hematology, Clinical Chemistry, and Histotechnology at NAIT.
After completing NAIT coursework, students advance to partnered clinical facilities where they'll work alongside licensed medical laboratory technologists (MLTs), applying their NAIT-acquired knowledge. They'll further enhance organizational abilities, analytical reasoning, communication techniques, and professional conduct. Clinical placements (Work Integrated Learning - WIL) occur at various locations, requiring students to be prepared for travel within approximately one hour of their assigned site. Clinical rotations may involve day, evening, and weekend shifts.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
63% in each of
Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2)
Grade 12 Biology (Biology 30)
Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30)
Medical Terminology: Completion of NAIT ITMS100 - Medical Terminology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years. Post-secondary Medical Terminology courses that are 1 or more credits and completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater may be considered for equivalency. Applicants must submit proof of meeting this requirement by July 31st.
Human Anatomy and Physiology: Completion of NAIT ANPH100 Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years. Post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology courses that are 3 or more credits and completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater may be considered for equivalency. Applicants must submit proof of meeting this requirement by July 31st.
Applicants who meet the minimum entrance requirements and have one of the following may be given special consideration for the interview shortlist if they:
Have prior NAIT Health and Life Sciences credentials, or
Have successfully completed at least one approved Open Studies course in the School of Health and Life Sciences with a minimum of 75%
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 with 6.0 in each section
TOEFL iBT - Overall 80 with 20 in each section
Duolingo - 115 overall score, with a minimum score of 100 in each section
Grade 12 Language Arts (English 30-2)
Grade 12 Mathematics (Math 30-2)
Grade 12 Biology (Biology 30)
Grade 12 Chemistry (Chemistry 30)
Medical Terminology: Completion of NAIT ITMS100 - Medical Terminology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years. Post-secondary Medical Terminology courses that are 1 or more credits and completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater may be considered for equivalency. Applicants must submit proof of meeting this requirement by July 31st.
Human Anatomy and Physiology: Completion of NAIT ANPH100 Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum final grade of 60% within the last 5 years. Post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology courses that are 3 or more credits and completed within 5 years of the application deadline with a final grade of 60% or greater may be considered for equivalency. Applicants must submit proof of meeting this requirement by July 31st.
Applicants who meet the minimum entrance requirements and have one of the following may be given special consideration for the interview shortlist if they:
Have prior NAIT Health and Life Sciences credentials, or
Have successfully completed at least one approved Open Studies course in the School of Health and Life Sciences with a minimum of 75%
IELTS Academic - Overall 6.0 with 6.0 in each section
TOEFL iBT - Overall 80 with 20 in each section
Duolingo - 115 overall score, with a minimum score of 100 in each section
Tuition
CAD
24,765