Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Why take the BSc in Medical Laboratory Science program?
Do you want to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving health care setting and make contributions to patient care? With a Medical Laboratory Science degree, you can become a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), playing a key role behind the scenes in providing laboratory test results. MLTs require a strong sense of responsibility, a caring and professional attitude, meticulous work habits, and the ability to work in a busy and stressful environment.
This versatile, professional program not only prepares you for certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science but also provides you with a Bachelor of Science degree, which can be the foundation for further opportunities and study.
If you already hold a general certification from the CSMLS, please see our BSc Medical Laboratory Science Post-Professional Certification Degree Completion Program.
Why study Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Alberta?
The BSc in MLS degree program, offered by the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, is designed to provide a well-rounded education with multiple opportunities. After one year of pre-professional courses, you will complete a didactic year in all disciplines of laboratory medicine, followed by a 38-week clinical practicum in Edmonton-area hospital and private laboratories. During the fourth year, you will undertake a research project along with advanced coursework.
This program does not allow admission directly from high school. See requirements below for more details.
Academic Requirements:
Preprofessional Study Time: minimum ★30 (★= units of course weight)
The ★30 required must include:
Additional Requirements:
Admission Selection: Competitive. A minimum GPA of 2.7 is required in preprofessional course work. Applicants will be ranked primarily on academic achievement in the required preprofessional courses. Other factors considered in ranking include overall academic achievement (emphasizing recent academic performance), a demonstrated ability to perform well in a consecutive Fall/Winter Term of fulltime study (preferably 30 units), a personal interview, and a letter of intent. Preference will be given to those students who have completed the required ★30 in one academic year.
For more information on the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program, see Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science at the University of Alberta Calendar website.
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