Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology: Fees & Entry Requirements at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Canada

Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Canada

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What will I learn?

If you’re interested in the science and technology of health care, consider a career as a medical laboratory technologist. It will immerse you in an exciting diagnostic environment, working both independently and as part of a team to perform complex procedures and tests on all types of human specimens. You need to be meticulous, detail-oriented, committed to high standards and have aptitudes for critical thinking as well as math and science. If this sounds like you, check out Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Medical Laboratory Technology program. Medical Laboratory Technology is a nationally accredited two-and-a-half-year advanced diploma program offered at Saskatchewan Polytechnic in Saskatoon. Experienced instructors guide you through a well-rounded curriculum that includes classroom theory, lab work and actual clinical experiences. You’ll learn about:


  • clinical chemistry and microbiology
  • hematology and hemopathology
  • histotechnology and immunology
  • laboratory practice
  • specimen collection and handling
  • transfusion science

Study options

Full Time (104 Weeks)

Tuition fees
CAD$17,700.00 (10,73,443) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Saskatoon Campus

1130 Idylwyld Dr N,

Saskatoon,

Saskatchewan,

S7K 3R5, Prairie Provinces, Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

  • Grade 12 with a minimum grade of 70% in English Language Arts A30, English Language Arts B30, Foundations of Math 30 or Pre-Calculus 30 of Calculus 30, Chemistry 30 and Biology 30. Completion of studies at a Canadian or U.S. high school (secondary education)
    • Completion of grades 10, 11, and 12 English, in sequence, as part of three full academic years in a high school using provincially-accredited Canadian or state-accredited U.S. curriculum with a minimum grade of 70% in English Language Arts A30 and English Language Arts B30 or equivalent. English as a Second Language courses will not be considered.
  • Completion of studies at an English-speaking post-secondary school
    • Successful completion of a minimum of two full years (minimum 24 credits) from an accredited program at a recognized institution or a combination of accredited programs at institutions recognized by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, where English is the official language of instruction and examination with a grade point average of 60% or equivalent.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Saskatchewan Polytechnic

At Saskatchewan Polytechnic, students from around the world gain skills, experience and connections for their future.

  • Located in Saskatchewan, Western Canada
  • Offers 55 programs to choose from
  • 93 percent overall graduate employment rate
  • 92 percent of employers would hire a Sask Polytech grad
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