Halifax,
NS,
Canada
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology in Dartmouth Canada | Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College
|
Dartmouth Canada
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
CAD
11,690
(c. USD8,384.47)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) play a crucial role in healthcare by conducting tests and analyses on various specimens like blood, bodily fluids, and tissues to aid in disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
These scientific professionals perform diverse tasks including: Operating complex laboratory equipment
Processing tissue samples, Examining cellular structures and microorganisms microscopically, Evaluating bodily fluid compositions
Career paths
After obtaining licensure, graduates can work in any provincial medical laboratory.
Additional employment opportunities exist in research facilities, pharmaceutical companies, sales roles, technical support positions, and educational institutions.
MLTs represent one of Canada's largest healthcare professional groups. With a nationwide shortage of qualified professionals, job prospects remain strong.
Further education possibilities
Graduates passing the national MLT certification exam can apply for licensure through the Nova Scotia College of Medical Laboratory Technologists, provided they meet NSCMLT Regulation section 9 requirements and relevant policies.
The MLT diploma program offers pathways for continuing education, with post-diploma options designed for practicing technologists seeking bachelor's degree completion. Explore available degree completion programs and educational opportunities for MLTs
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including:
A minimum mark of 70% in Grade 12 Academic Biology, English and Math
A minimum mark of 80% in Grade 12 Academic Chemistry
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
A minimum mark of 70% in Grade 12 Academic Biology, English and Math
A minimum mark of 80% in Grade 12 Academic Chemistry
Copy of board-attested or direct-issued Certificate issued by All India Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), All India Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), or State Boards of Higher Secondary Education.
Copy of Statement of Marks/Mark Sheet for Grade 12. School-issued transcripts/records with marks are not acceptable.
Official transcripts You must submit your official transcript(s) for courses required for admission.
International English Language Testing Systems (IELTS Academic Test) minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum test scores of 80 on the Internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT), 60 on the Paper-Delivered Test, or 550 on the Paper-Based Test.
Canadian Test of English for Scholars and Trainees (CanTest) average score of 4.5.
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) minimum Level 8 on each test. Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) is not accepted.
Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) minimum Band 60.
Michigan English Test (MET) minimum score 59.
Tuition
CAD
11,690