Here is a comprehensive list of the accredited Medical Laboratory Science Programs in Canada. I know it's tough to figure out what is the right program and where to find information but I have linked to each program page and info in the name of the school.
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British Columbia:
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT)
City: Burnaby
Program Length: 2.5 years
Admissions:
- High school graduation
- English 12
- Biology 12 (C+)
- Chemistry 12 (C+)
- Physics 11 (C+)
- Mathematics
- Letter of Intent (approximately 500 words) detailing the applicant's career goals, knowledge of the profession, related experience and reasons for seeking admission to the Medical Laboratory Science program.
- Resume documenting work experience and/or volunteer experience together with satisfactory letter(s) of reference. The volunteer experience must be a minimum 30 hours and should be in a patient related health care environment.
College of New Caledonia
City: Prince George
Program Length: 2.5 Years
Admissions: Grade 12 Diploma. Medical Laboratory Career report which is used to rank for an interview. Based on an 18 point ranking system.
Alberta:
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
City: Edmonton
Program Length: 2 Years
Admissions: MMI Interview
60% or better in each of: English 30-1, Pure Math 30, Chemistry 30 and Biology 30
(Supposedly) Competitive Entrance: 75% to 85% overall average
Five or more credits of post-secondary Human Anatomy and Physiology / one credit of post-secondary Medical Terminology or completion of a challenge exam with a 60% pass. (Completed within last 5 years)
- Academics- 40% (Score based on academic average of the 30 level courses)
- Interview - 40%
- Career/Program Assessment - 20%
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
City: Calgary
Program Length: 2 years
Admissions: MMI Interview
Alberta High School Diploma or equivalent, with the following admission requirements or equivalents:
- At least 60% in Pure Math 30 or Math 31 or Math 30-1, or at least 70% in Math 30-2, AND,
- At least 60% in English Language Arts 30-1, AND,
- At least 60% in Chemistry 30, and at least 60% in Biology 30.
Applicants will be ranked monthly according to the following criteria:
- Overall average in the admission requirements
- Interview
Those with higher academic averages will be offered an interview first. Following the interview, applicants with a composite score of 40/50 or more will be offered a seat in the program based on the selection decision date until the program is full
Medical Laboratory Selection Reference Package
Saskatchewan:
Saskatchewan Institute for Applied Science and Technology
City: Saskatoon
Program Length: 2 years (40 weeks a year)
Admissions: Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 70% in English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Math B30*, Physics 20, Chemistry 30 and Biology 30
Phase I - Average will be calculated on high school subjects required for admission (see Admission Requirements above) .
Phase II - Additional selection criteria will be applied to
those with the highest averages in Phase I :
Admission Average = 30%
Career Investigation = 30%
Interview = 40%
Manitoba:
Red River College
City: Winnipeg
Program Length: 22 consecutive months
Admissions: Wait-list. Admission based on when you apply, not GPA.
Have 24 credits of post secondary education* from a recognized college or university including:
- General Chemistry (3 credits)
- Intro to Physical Chemistry (3 credits) or Intro to Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
- Anatomy and Physiology (6 credits)
- Biology (6 credits)
- Basic Statistical Analysis (3 credits)
- Communications (3 credits)
Ontario:
Cambrian College
City: Sudbury
Program Length: 7 Semesters (I think 2.5 years)
Admissions: 50 seats available. Preference to Ontario residents.
- any grade 12 English (C), (U) or (M)
- any grade 11 or 12 chemistry (C), (U) or (M)
- any grade 11 or 12 biology (C), (U) or (M)
- any grade 12 mathematics (C), (U) or (M)
Recommended: computer competency in relevant software
A minimum of 70% is required in all prerequisite courses.
St.Clair College
City: Windsor
Program Length: 3 Years
Admissions: Preference to Ontario residents.
- Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4U
- Grade 12 Math (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Physics (C) or (U)
- Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)
St.Lawrence College
City: Kingston
Program Length: 3 Years
Admissions:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent with the following prerequisites:
- Grade 12 Math at the C or U level
- Grade 12 English at the C or U level
- Grade 12 Chemistry at the C or U level
- Grade 11 or 12 Biology at the C or U level
The Michener Institute
City: Toronto
Program Length: 2.5 Years
Admissions:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma
- Four grade 12 University (U) level courses:
- Grade 12 English (U)
- Grade 12 Mathematics (U)
- Grade 12 Chemistry (U)
- Grade 12 Biology (U) OR Physics (U)
(Biology is strongly recommended)
- Two University (U) or University/Mixed (U/M) level courses.
- Overall average of 75% in all the six courses used to meet the admission requirements.
- No grade lower than 70% in the six courses.
MMI interview. Ranked 50% GPA/50% Interview
University of Ontario Institute (UOIT)
City: Oshawa
Program Length: 4 Year B.Sc
Admissions:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of six 4U, 4M, credits or equivalent or mature applicant status.
4U/4M credits must include English (ENG4U with a minimum 60 per cent), Advanced Functions (MHF4U), and two of Calculus and Vectors (MCV4U), Biology (SBI4U), Chemistry (SCH4U), or Physics (SPH4U).
Cut-off was 78% last year.
Quebec:
*note* I am only covering the English college in Quebec as I don't speak French so I cannot translate it. Please click link at top of post for more listing of French speaking colleges.
Dawson College
City: Montreal
Program Length: 3 Years
Admissions:
Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), including:
- Secondary V Language of Instruction
- Secondary V Second Language
- Secondary IV Science
- Secondary IV Mathematics
- Secondary IV History
Additional:
- Mathematics 564-406 or 565-406*
- Chemistry 551-504*
- An interview is required to assess the candidate’s readiness to pursue Biomedical Laboratory Technology studies.**
- Candidates who place below the preparatory level in both English and French will not be admitted into the Program.
Newfoundland:
College of the North Atlantic
City: St.John's
Program Length: 3 years + 1 year
Admissions: Must complete "Medical Sciences 1" program first before applying to enter Medical Laboratory Sciences. Ranked based on GPA of this program.
New Brunswick
New Brunswick Community College
City: Saint John
Program Length: 2.5 Years
Admissions:
- High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency
- Geometry and Applications in Mathematics 112 and Functions and Relations 112
- Two (2) additional sciences from the following:
- Biology 112 or 122 (Recommended)
- Chemistry 112 or 122 (Recommended)
- Physics 112 or 122
Nova Scotia:
Nova Scotia Community College
City: Darthmouth
Program Length: 2 Years
Admissions: Waterfront Campus • Dartmouth • Full –
Accepting 2014/2015 applications
High School Graduation Diploma or equivalent, including:
- A minimum mark of 70% in Grade 12 Academic English, Mathematics and Biology
- A minimum mark of 80% in Grade 12 Academic Chemistry
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