Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Dawson College

Westmount, Quebec, Canada

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Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Technology is a diploma in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme offered by Dawson College in Westmount, Canada. The programme runs for 3 years. Tuition for international students is CAD 11,740 per semester.

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 3 years
International tuition: CAD 11,740 / semester

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Last checked September 2026 · Source: dawsoncollege.qc.ca ·

Program details

Overview

Biomedical Laboratory Technology is a three-year technical program at Dawson College leading to a Diploma of Collegial Studies (DEC), Profile 140.C0. The program gives students the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease by providing biomedical laboratory services to physicians and other clients. Students learn to analyze biological specimens and perform laboratory analyses in hematology, clinical biochemistry, histology, clinical microbiology, transfusion science, and molecular biology. Admission requires specific secondary-level mathematics, chemistry, and physics courses, an interview, and placement testing in College English and Basic French. Graduates are prepared to work as medical laboratory technologists in hospital, clinical, and research laboratory settings. The program is delivered over six academic semesters of full-time study.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Applicants need a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES), or an academic background judged equivalent to the DES, along with specific secondary-level mathematics, chemistry, and physics courses. An interview is required, and placement at College English 101 and Basic French 100 may be assessed by testing.

About Dawson College

Type: College
Founded: 1969
Students: 9,870
Programs: 43
Location: Westmount, Quebec, Canada
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Technology award?

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

How long does Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Technology take?

The programme runs for 3 years.

How much does Diploma in Biomedical Laboratory Technology cost?

Tuition for international students is CAD 11,740 per semester.

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