Why study this program?
This is a degree-completion program for medical laboratory technologists who already hold a general certification from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.
If you do not already hold CSMLS certification, please see the BSc in Medical Laboratory Science Program.
Why study Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Alberta?
The BSc in MLS degree program, offered by the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is designed to provide a broad and well-rounded education allowing MLTs opportunities for advanced study in laboratory medicine disciplines as well as research. This can aid in career advancement or provide the foundation for further study.
- Medical Laboratory Technologist
- Educator
- Environmental Technologist
- Research Technologist
- Biotechnologists
- Food technologists
Non-Direct Entry
This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See requirements below for more details.
Admission Requirements:
In order to be eligible for admission to the post-professional certificate degree completion program applicants must have:
- Successfully completed the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) General Certificate
- Within the last five years either completed CSMLS general certification or have related work experience.
Additional Requirements:
- Official transcripts from all postsecondary institutions.
- Resumé.
- Letter indicating history of employment as a medical technologist with particular attention paid to the description of the type of work in which the applicant was involved. In this letter a statement of career goals and reasons for seeking admission to the BSc program in Medical Laboratory Science should be included.
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (if required).
More Information:
Individuals considering entrance to the post-professional certificate program should contact the Division of Medical Laboratory Science at medlabsc@ualberta.ca or 780-492-6601.
For complete details, see Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta Calendar website.
Because the U of A wants you to succeed, our admissions policy ensures that all students, regardless of citizenship, have the language skills they need to understand, participate and learn in our classes. The primary language of instruction in our classes, with the exception of those at the Faculté Saint-Jean, is English. For more information on the English Language Proficiency policy refer to the U of A Calendar. Information on writing ELP examinations is also available.
At the U of A, we are committed to encouraging Indigenous Students in their work towards a degree. Indigenous students have been under-represented in higher education in Canada, thus our policy is aimed at increasing opportunity, with the goal of our Aboriginal student population being representative of the public we serve. For more information on Admission of Indigenous Students refer to the U of A Calendar.
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