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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Assistant Oulton College Oulton College, Canada

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CAD 17500

Tuition Fee (CAD)

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CAD 100

Application Fee

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10 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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80

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

Medical Laboratory Assistants’ primary role is clinical support. Medical Laboratory Assistants may work in hospital or clinic settings, in departments such as phlebotomy and specimen receiving, or work directly in specialized laboratories.

The Medical Laboratory Assistant program provides hands-on practical experience and training in:

  • Blood and Specimen Collection
  • Specimen Processing Techniques
  • Basic Laboratory Techniques
  • Communication Skills
  • Medical Terminology
  • Laboratory Mathematics

How does Oulton prepare students for this field?
Oulton College works hand-in-hand with leading hospitals and regional laboratories to ensure our graduates are highly skilled and prepared to enter the work force directly from their practicum. Our Medical Laboratory Assistant Program is accredited with the Canadian Medical Association.

Students receive theoretical training in the classroom in addition to direct hands-on experience in our modern Health Science Lab. While there are plenty of hands-on activities during the 10 months of your program, you will also complete 5-weeks of Practicum with our partnered health care facilities.

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Additional Information

Program Level UG Certificate / Diploma

College/University Processing Time 10

Program Intensity Full-Time

Program Intake

Closed

Jan 2024

General Admission Requirement

  • IELTS
    • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - With No Band Less Than - 5.5
  • TOEFL
    • Minimum Overall Score - 80 - With no score less than - 18
  • PTE
    • Minimum Overall Score - 55

Academic Requirement

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma, Adult Diploma or GED or equivalent including the following required course(s):
    • Grade 11 or 12 Biology* OR Chemistry* with a minimum average of 60%
    • Grade 11 or 12 Math Foundations Level* is considered an asset

6 IELTS Score
80 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
55 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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Tuition Fee

The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

Average Tuition Fee Per Year

17500

Tuition Fee
(CAD)

CAD 100

Application Fee
(CAD)

11000 Per year

Average Cost of Living
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The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships

As a student, you may qualify for a number of scholarships, bursaries, and grants to make your education more affordable.
If however, these options do not fully meet your financial needs, please contact our Admissions Department and they can help you explore other options. Below are some of the scholarships, bursaries, and grants you may qualify for:

Oulton Memorial Scholarship
Celebrates students who have demonstrated strong academic ability, leadership potential, volunteer work, extra-curricular activities, work experience, and good citizenship. We offer up to 28 scholarships of $1,000.00 to students enrolled in any of our programs. You can download your scholarship application form here, or pick it up in person, or by contacting the Admissions Department at 1-888-757-2020.

New Brunswick Bursary
The maximum amount available to students for the New Brunswick bursary is $130 per week of study. To be eligible you must be enrolled in and maintain a full-time course load and your assessed need must be greater than the maximum student loans available.

Opportunities NB
ONB will present 12 awards of $1,000 each to New Brunswick students entering their first year of post-secondary education in the province. The bursaries are part of the new Opportunities NB Connects outreach initiative, which is designed to connect opportunities, promote New Brunswick, and mentor young entrepreneurs and students. NB Proud Awards Website

Canada Study Grants
The Canada student grants are automatically applied for when you apply for your student loan. Disbursed by semester.

Gender Equality Scholarships
This Scholarship Program is part of the Wage Gap Action Plan of the Province of New Brunswick. The Program is intended to encourage women and men, entering their first year at a New Brunswick college, to seek a non-traditional career where participation to date by women and men in these fields has been limited. More information available here.

Various Grants
A variety of grants are available depending on individual circumstances. We encourage you to visit Human Resources and Skills Development Canada for more details. *Please note that information on scholarships, bursaries and grants may be subject to modifications. Oulton College is not responsible for its accuracy. We encourage current and prospective students to visit the website links provided in order to obtain the most recent information. 

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