Cert in Medical Laboratory Assistant

Confederation College

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Confederation College offers Cert in Medical Laboratory Assistant, a certificate in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme in Thunder Bay, Canada. The programme runs for 2 semesters, delivered on campus. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is CAD 15,574 per year (CAD 3,024 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Certificate
Field: Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 2 semesters
Delivery: On Campus
Language: English
Local tuition: CAD 3,024 / year
International tuition: CAD 15,574 / year

Last reviewed September 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

Fall Start (September): 0603 CIP Code: 51.0802 (PGWP eligible) Launch your Career in the Medical Laboratory Environment Embark on a rewarding healthcare career with Confederation College's Medical Laboratory Assistant program. This comprehensive one-year certificate program equips you with the know…

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Domestic applicants need an Ontario Secondary School Diploma with courses at the College, University, University/College or Open level, including Grade 12 English (C/U), Grade 12 Math (College or University Preparation, or ACE Core Math), Grade 11 or 12 Chemistry, and Grade 11 or 12 Biology or Physics, all at the College or University Preparation level, or an equivalent route such as the Mature Student Assessment, the Canadian Adult Education Credential/GED completed before May 2024, or Academic and Career Entrance credits. International applicants need an equivalent high school diploma with Math, Biology and Chemistry credits, plus Academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. Applicants without the standard prerequisites can attempt the Pre-Health Sciences pathway program, though completing it does not guarantee admission. The one-year certificate admits in the Fall at the Thunder Bay campus.

Application Details

Start Date: Fall
Application Deadline: Domestic applicants apply through ontariocolleges.ca: for Fall 2027 entry the application opened 26 September 2026 and the province-wide equal-consideration date is 1 February 2027; Confederation also publishes its own equal-consideration dates of 1 March for Winter-entry programmes and 1 April for Spring-entry programmes. After these dates, files are assessed on a rolling, first-come basis while seats remain, and the college flags Aviation, Health, Engineering Technology and Community Services programmes as filling quickly. International applicants apply via international.ocas.ca; intakes close roughly six weeks before each semester starts and a programme can close earlier once seats fill, so no fixed international closing date is published. These are institution-wide dates; this programme publishes no deadline of its own.

About Confederation College

Type: College
Founded: 1967
Programs: 87
Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada

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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Cert in Medical Laboratory Assistant award?

Confederation College awards a Certificate in the field of Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences on completion of this programme.

How long does Cert in Medical Laboratory Assistant take?

The programme runs for 2 semesters.

How much does Cert in Medical Laboratory Assistant cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 15,574 per year (CAD 3,024 per year for local students).

Can Cert in Medical Laboratory Assistant be studied online?

No — the programme is taught on campus at Confederation College.

What language is Cert in Medical Laboratory Assistant taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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