Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science

The Medical Laboratory Technologist assesses the types of blood cells and microorganisms that cause disease, provides chemical analysis of blood and body fluids, performs the processing of tissue samples for microscopic evaluation, and determines the compatibility of blood for transfusion.This program will appeal to students with a love and knowledge of sciences and an investigative nature. They should have good manual dexterity and must be able to work accurately and quickly under pressure to make decisions which directly affect the diagnosis and treatment of disease.Career OpportunitiesA nationwide shortage of Medical Laboratory Technologists exists in Canada. Graduates are employed as medical technologists, research assistants, quality control technicians and laboratory technicians in hospitals, public and private medical laboratories, in clinical research and pharmaceutical laboratories, as well as in sales or technical assistance.

OSSD with the majority of courses at the College (C), University (U), University/College (M) or Open (O) level plus:Grade 12 English - ENG4U, ENG4C, EAE4C or EAE4UGrade 12 Math (C) or (U)Senior Level Chemistry (C) or (U)Senior Level Physics (C) or (U)Senior Level Biology (C) or (U)ORThe Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees certificate or equivalent courses from the Academic and Career Entrance program.High school diploma/graduation certificate and transcript or equivalent in original language and English translation.