Medical Laboratory Technology

New Brunswick Community College in Fredericton, Canada, established in 1974, delivers applied, career-focused programs designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce. With a diverse student population of over 10,000 and a growing international community, the college offers diplomas and certificates across engineering technology, business, health, skilled trades and digital media. Programs emphasize practical skills, hands-on labs and industry-aligned training.

International students at NBCC receive tailored supports including orientation, language assistance, academic advising and connections to co-op placements. The Fredericton campus offers a close-knit learning environment within a capital city known for affordability, safety and a high quality of life. Industry partnerships and work-integrated learning help students gain real experience and build employer contacts locally and regionally.

The college provides guidance on admissions, study permits, housing and financial planning, plus pathways for graduates to pursue further study or employment in Canada. With focused training, accessible services and strong links to provincial employers, NBCC is a practical choice for students seeking applied education and a supportive transition to study and work in Atlantic Canada.

This diploma program is delivered in a blended format on campus in Saint John. It takes two and a half years of full-time study to complete. Students learn to conduct and analyze laboratory tests for disease diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. The curriculum includes hands-on training in clinical settings and covers key areas like hematology, microbiology, and clinical chemistry.

Focus areas include Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Microbiology, Histotechnology, Molecular Diagnostics.

Two and a half years full-time; includes a six-month practicum; blended delivery.

Graduates work as medical laboratory technologists in hospitals, research centres, public health, and pharmaceutical industries.

High school diploma or equivalent; Foundations of Mathematics 110; Biology 112 or 122; Chemistry 112 or 122; English language proficiency required for international applicants.

On-campus, blended delivery, full-time, two and a half years.