Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Science is the study of the scientific principles underlying the disciplines practised in hospital and medical research laboratories. This program is a two-year undergraduate degree offered by the Department of Pathology. To earn this degree, you must complete a two-year general program, following completion of the Science prerequisites. The program covers the broad range of topics that make up medical laboratory science, including toxicology, pathology, hematology, histology, tissue culture, molecular biology, biochemistry, medical microbiology, human physiology, laboratory administration, clinical chemistry, genetics, immunology, parasitology, cytology, career searching skills, and instrumental analysis. Students gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical, hands-on experience in a wide variety of laboratory techniques.

Field of study: Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist