BA/BS in Medical Laboratory Technology

The Medical Laboratory Technology program at Dalhousie is a post-diploma Bachelor of Health Sciences pathway delivered through Dalhousie's School of Health Sciences, with most coursework offered by distance learning. It is designed for practising Medical Laboratory Technologists who already hold a diploma and professional certification and want to add a bachelor's-level credential, rather than for students entering the field for the first time. The program spans two years of full-time university study, totalling 60 credit hours across 20 courses, and can be completed in flexible course sequences that respect prerequisites, in consultation with an academic advisor; full-time and part-time scheduling are both supported. Admission requires completion of a diploma program in Medical Laboratory Technology, at least two years of post-diploma work experience in the field, professional standing with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, and proof of having passed the relevant Canadian licensing or certification exam. The program suits working laboratory technologists seeking to formalize and extend their qualifications with a degree, whether to support career advancement, further study, or professional recognition, rather than students without prior laboratory technology training.