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Program description - September 2026
Medical laboratory technologists play an integral role in the healthcare system by conducting sophisticated medical laboratory tests and assisting with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. This three-year advanced diploma program will provide you with a mix of hands-on laboratory skills, classroom learning, use of state-of-the-art laboratories, simulation learning, and real-world experience through clinical placements. Throughout the program, you will take a broad array of science and mathematics courses, emphasizing laboratory analysis in five key disciplines: Clinical Biochemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Histotechnology, and Transfusion Sciences. In the final level of the program, you will complete a series of three-week hospital rotations that will emphasize clinical procedures and acquaint you with hospital operation and administration. As a graduate of the Medical Laboratory Science Advanced Diploma, you will be eligible to write the national certification examination(s) conducted by the , which is a requirement to practice in Ontario. You may choose to continue your studies and complete a degree at ÌÇÐÄvlog¾«Æ· within the Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology, Bachelor of Environmental Public Health, or Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science Program. The Medical Laboratory Science program has successfully applied for accreditation status with for more information.
Program details
Estimated tuition & fees
Tuition and fee details for programs starting September 2026 and later will be available Spring 2026. Listed below are the tuition and fee details for the 2025-2026 academic year (September 2025 to August 2026) for your selected intake. Books and supplies may be additional.
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Canadian fee details
| Description | Fall 2025 | Winter 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Program Tuition Fee (ACR) | $3023.31 | $3023.31 |
| Administration Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Capital Development Fee | $84.22 | $84.22 |
| Compkeeper | $150.00 | - |
| CSI Advocacy Fee | $8.16 | $8.16 |
| CSI Association Fee | $104.04 | $104.04 |
| CSI Extended Health & Dental Plan Fee | $354.00 | - |
| CSI Legal Care Fee | $30.00 | - |
| CSI UPass Fee | $124.91 | $124.91 |
| Graduation/Alumni Services Fee | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| HST | $19.50 | - |
| ONE Card Fee | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Recreation/Athletics Fee | $71.50 | $71.50 |
| Student Services | $89.00 | $89.00 |
| Technology Enhancement Fee | $110.00 | $110.00 |
| Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Documentation Fee | $89.00 | - |
| CSI - Student Welcome Kit Fee (optional) | $75.00 | - |
| CSI Student Club & Society Fee (optional) | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| CSI Student Events Fee (optional) | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Sustainability Fee (optional) | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| Term Total | $4436.14 | $3718.64 |
| Year Total | $8154.78 |
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Delivery sequence - September 2026 - Kitchener – Doon
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