Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences at Red River College Polytechnic in Winnipeg, Canada is a diploma in Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences programme. The programme runs for 28 months, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition is CAD 10,505 per year for local students.
At a glance
Degree:Diploma
Field:Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Duration: 28 months
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: CAD 10,505 / year
We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page.
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Last reviewed September 2026 ·
Program details
Overview
Medical Laboratory Sciences is a 28-month advanced diploma preparing Medical Laboratory Technologists to collect, prepare, and analyze blood, body fluid, and tissue samples across five laboratory disciplines: clinical chemistry, hematology, histology, clinical microbiology, and transfusion science. The first year and a half consists of theoretical and practical coursework delivered in a blended format combining face-to-face and online instruction, with mandatory on-campus labs at the Notre Dame Campus in Winnipeg, followed by a full year of clinical practicum placements in diagnostic laboratories throughout Manitoba. Because the program is funded, it is open to Manitoba residents only. Graduates are eligible to challenge the national certification exams of the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and are prepared for careers as medical laboratory technologists within hospital and diagnostic laboratory settings.
Requirements
Admission Requirements: Applicants must provide proof of graduation from, or enrolment in, Grade 12, including one credit each in Applied Math 40S or Pre-Calculus Math 40S, Biology 40S, Chemistry 40S, and English 40S, with a minimum grade of 80% in each course; final grades must be submitted by July 15 for fall entry if enrolment proof was provided at application. Applicants who completed three years of full-time secondary education in Canada, the United States, or an ELR-exempt country in English meet the English Language Requirement; others must provide proof of an approved English language assessment. A completed Applicant Declaration for Check Documents Form and a Program Readiness Video are required, along with a Criminal Record Check, abuse registry checks, current First Aid certification, and required immunizations after classes begin. This funded program is open to Manitoba residents only, and the annual application deadline is February 1.
