Graduate Diploma in Genetics Technology

Genetics Technology is a constantly evolving and rewarding career. The lab of today is far more complicated than the lab of just ten years ago. As new discoveries advance scientific knowledge, the Technologist’s role will continue to change and expand. Even now, we can see the impact of future tests that may be developed for diagnosing such health problems as cancer or genetic disorders.

Michener’s Genetics Technology program is one of only two programs offered in Canada. Graduates are eligible to write the national certification examination conducted by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) .

Credential Earned: Advanced Diploma
Program Length: 2 years (Full-time)
Program Delivery: On site with online components
Start Date: September 2024
Application Deadline: February 1, 2024
Program Code: MICH GE222

OPTION A

Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on the OMSAS Scale AND a minimum grade of 70 percent B in each of the following university level courses completed in the last 10 years

Human Genetics 1 semester length course 0.5 credit

Micheners online distance education course HGCE110 Human Genetics can fulfill the Human Genetics prerequisite

Molecular Genetics 1 semester length course 0.5 credit

Micheners online distance education course MGCE110 Molecular Genetics can fulfill the Molecular Genetics prerequisite

OPTION B

Canadian certified Medical Laboratory Technologist MLT with a degree or diploma and a minimum CGPA of 3.0 on the OMSAS scale AND a minimum grade of 70 B in each of the following university level courses completed in the last 10 years

0.5 credit in Human Genetics 1 semesterlength course

Micheners online distance education course HGCE110 Human Genetics can fulfill the Human Genetics prerequisite

0.5 credit in Molecular Genetics 1 semesterlength course

Micheners online distanceeducation course MGCE110 Molecular Genetics can fulfill the Molecular Genetics prerequisite

Applicants must achieve a final grade of 70 percent or higher for HGCE110 and MTGE110 to fulfill prerequisites

CGPA will be calculated using entire degree Minimum required CGPA is 75 percent