Medical Laboratory Technology
3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
Overview
Upcoming Intake: Fall 2026: College Drive – North Bay
Your Experience: Real-world experience through clinical placements
Train in this dynamic, hands-on program and become an integral member of the diagnostic team. Learn to analyze blood, body fluids, and tissues using cutting-edge lab equipment to help support diagnosis and treatment. Gain real-world experience through clinical placements and prepare for careers in hospitals, clinics, and research labs. Graduate with the skills to perform vital lab tests, collect patient samples, and help guide critical medical decisions in fast-paced clinical environments.
Career Opportunities:
Medical laboratory technologist in
- Hospitals
- Medical doctors' offices
- Diagnostic labs,
- Pharmaceutical research testing clinics
- Fertility clinics
- Research facilities
What Will Students Learn:
- Molecular biology
- Immunology
- Industrial microbiology
- Pharmacology/toxicology
- Clinical hematology
- Transfusion science
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements
OSSD or equivalent
ENG4C or ENG4U, any Gr 11 Math (C) or (U), and one (1) of the following sciences:
- Biology Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SBI 3C, SBI 3U, SBI 4U)
- Chemistry: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SCH 3U,SCH 4U, SCH 4C)
- Physics: Gr 11 or 12 (C) or (U), (SPH 3U, SPH 4U, SPH 4C)
If English is not your first language you must provide proof of English competency.
Admission requirements may be met by completing the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate.
View current English Language Proficiency Requirements.
Advanced Standing Starting in Fall 2027!
Ontario Health Science related BSc degree programs are eligible to enter into the third year of the Medical Laboratory Technology program.
Any graduate from any Ontario college Biotechnology diploma (equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.3) or Ontario Health Science related BSc degree programs are eligible to enter into the third year of the Medical Laboratory Technology program.
Curriculum
Curriculum
College Drive Campus
Intake: 2026-27Semester 1 - Fall
| BTN100 | Cell Biology |
| BTN105 | State of Biotechnology |
| BTN110 | Organ Physiology |
| BTN111 | Chemistry for Biotechnology |
| CMM125 | College Communications I |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
| PHY155 | Physics for Biotechnology |
Semester 2 - Winter
| BTN131 | Genetics |
| BTN215 | Biochemistry I |
| BTN230 | Organic Chemistry |
| BTN300 | Biostatistical Applications I |
| BTN321 | Bioinformatics |
| CIS201 | Intro to Programming |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
| MTH131 | Calculus for Life Sciences |
Semester 3 - Fall
| BTN210 | General Microbiology |
| BTN320 | Immunology |
| BTN325 | Biochemistry II |
| BTN405 | Molecular Biology |
| BTN441 | Statistical Programming |
| BTN445 | Applied Bioinformatics |
Semester 4 - Winter
| BTN310 | Industrial Microbiology |
| BTN430 | Pharmacology/Toxicology |
| BTN435 | Proteomics |
| BTN455 | Virology |
| BTN460 | Botany |
| BTN465 | Clinical Sciences & Lab Techniques |
| GENED | General Education Elective - Online |
Semester 5 - Fall
| MLT500 | Laboratory Techniques, Safety Quality |
| MLT510 | Clinical Microbiology |
| MLT520 | Clinical Chemistry |
| MLT530 | Clinical Hematology |
| MLT540 | Specimen Collection and Handling |
Semester 6 - Winter
| MLT600 | Histotechnology |
| MLT610 | Transfusion Science |
| MLT620 | Placement I |
| MLT630 | Comprehensive Review for CAMLPR |
Semester 7 - Fall
| MLT700 | Placement II |
Tuition Fees
Tuition Fees
2025-26 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – Domestic| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2720.24 | $1587 | - | - | $4307.24 |
| 2 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24 |
| 3 | $2720.24 | $1423 | - | - | $4143.24 |
2025-26 – 3 years – Ontario College Advanced Diploma
College Drive Campus – International| Year | Tuition | Ancillary Fees | Material Fee | Trip Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $15547.54 | $1975.5 | - | - | $17523.04 |
| 2 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04 |
| 3 | $15547.54 | $1811.5 | - | - | $17359.04 |
Further Your Education
Further Your Education
There are many options available to students who already have some postsecondary education.
Whether you are looking to study at Canadore from another school, continue your education at Canadore, or looking to pursue further education elsewhere, we can help find the right path for you!
Whether you want to Transfer TO Canadore, Transfer WITHIN Canadore, or prepare to Transfer FROM Canadore, we've got you covered!
Learn more about Credit Transfer and Pathway opportunities here.