Hons in Medical Laboratory Science

This program leads to a Bachelor of Health Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science over four years, delivered in-class at the North Oshawa campus, and is accredited by Equal TM Canada. The curriculum builds foundational knowledge in biological, physical and health sciences before covering five laboratory disciplines: biochemistry, hematology, histotechnology, microbiology and transfusion science. Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Alliance for Medical Laboratory Professional Regulators (CAMLPR) Fields-of-Practice certification examinations in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Microbiology and Histology, and to seek registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario after meeting its additional requirements, including a criminal record check. Students begin hands-on work in simulation laboratories in first year, and complete an undergraduate thesis or research study. In the final year, after completing all coursework, students undertake a 25-week clinical placement at an approved diagnostic medical laboratory, supervised by a registered medical laboratory technologist; placement location is not guaranteed and students cover their own placement costs. It suits students aiming at careers such as medical laboratory technologist, biological technologist, or health information management technician.