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IELTS
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 7
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.5
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 6.0
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 65
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 60
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 52
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
If your program requires: English 12, 73%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 90
If your program requires: English 12, 67%, You need these scores on the IELTS: 86
If your program requires: English 12, 50 %, You need these scores on the IELTS: 82
Medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) perform over 1.2 million lab tests every day in Canada. Doctors use these tests to make diagnoses that impact patient health. Our grads play a critical role in ensuring patients get the right treatment and health care they need.
About the program
With one of the highest pass rates in the country, BCIT’s Medical Laboratory Science program is known for producing high-quality and well-prepared graduates who are ready to start working from day one.
Two-and-a-half year, full-time, Diploma program
On-campus lectures and clinical labs deliver a solid theoretical and practical foundation
A 38-week clinical placement provides direct learning in a workplace lab setting
Students are ready to write the national certification exam upon graduation. See Program Details to learn more about BCIT’s Medical Laboratory Science program.
Who it’s for
This program is for individuals who:
Have a high school diploma or higher level of education with science and math courses
Have an aptitude for mathematics and scientific work
Have strong critical thinking and organizational skills
Are interested in detailed, precise, analytical work
Are willing to work shifts with varying schedules
Find out if this program is right for you. See Entrance Requirements for more information on requirements and applying.
More info: Click here
Program matrix
September 2022 Matrix
The below program matrix is effective for students entering the program in September 2022 and later.
Level 1 (September to December)
BHSC 1139, Applied Immunology
BHSC 1310, Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Laboratory Sciences 1
COMM 1370, Communications for Medical Laboratory Science 1
MLSC 1009, Foundations of Clinical Microbiology
MLSC 1218, Integrative Medical Laboratory Studies 1
MLSC 1314, Molecular and Cell Biology
Level 2 (January to May)
BHSC 1300, Self and Others: Foundations
BHSC 1320, Anatomy and Physiology for Medical Laboratory Sciences 2
MLSC 1304, Specimen Procurement 1
MLSC 2300, Hematology 1
MLSC 2309, Clinical Microbiology 1
MLSC 2314, Molecular Diagnostics 1
MLSC 2315, Clinical Chemistry 1
MLSC 2320, Transfusion Science 1
Level 3 (September to December)
MLSC 2319, Clinical Microbiology 2
MLSC 2325, Clinical Chemistry 2
MLSC 2330, Histology 1
MLSC 3300, Hematology 2
MLSC 3320, Transfusion Science 2
Level 4 (January to April)
BHSC 2300, Self and Others 2: Applications
MLSC 2304, Specimen Procurement 2
MLSC 2310, Hemostasis
MLSC 3309, Clinical Microbiology 3
MLSC 3314, Molecular Diagnostics 2
MLSC 3315, Clinical Chemistry 3
MLSC 3330, Histology 2
Level 5 (May to February)
COMM 2370, Communications for Medical Laboratory Science 2
MLSC 2219, Integrative Medical Laboratory Studies 2
MLSC 4300, Clinical Placement
Total Credits:, 156.0
Our graduates get work
Employers know to expect the best from BCIT grads. Across the country, our grads are working in medical laboratories and providing accurate, high-quality medical testing so that patients receive the best healthcare possible.
After writing their Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) exam for medical laboratory technologists, most of our students find work within two months of graduation.
Career opportunities
MLT careers often start in hospitals and private clinics, working in core labs performing high value, automated testing. It’s a job that requires precision, technical skills, and analytical thinking. Annual, full-time salaries start at approximately $50,000.
Other career paths that offer opportunities to advance or specialize your career include:
Administrative and coordinator positions
Laboratory information management systems (LIS)
Public health laboratories
Canadian Blood Services
BC Laboratory Centre for Disease Control
Veterinary and industrial laboratories
Pharmaceutical and biological supply houses
Sales and technical representatives for private companies
Research and development
Curious as to what Medical Laboratory Technologists do on the job? See WorkBC’s video explaining the skills required to succeed as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
Insurance/year: 700 CAD
