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Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Dawson College

Faculty:Science, Medical Science and Engineering
Degree:Diploma
Field of Study:Biomedical Technology/Technician
Length:3 Year(s)
Cost per year:*
Provincial: $192

All returning students are required to pay their regular student fees ($164) in full by June 7, 2017 before registering for their courses. New students are required to pay the $164 in full by June 30, 2017 before they register. Payments may be made in full before registration by cash, debit card, Visa, MasterCard, money order or cheque. Post dated cheques will not be accepted. Any remaining fees (non-resident of Quebec, convocation fees, part time in-program fees, etc…) will be assessed by August 22 and due by September 8, 2017. Late payment fees of $25.00 will be applied to overdue accounts.

In addition to regular student fees, student membership in the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and l’Ordre professionnel des technologistes médicaux du Québec (OPTMQ) is approximately $200 for both. The fee to write the National General Certification exam of the CSMLS upon completion of the program is $720 as of June 2015.

Please refer to the following website for additional information on tuition.


https://www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca/finance/student-fees/





Careers:Biological Technologists and Technicians

Description:


Become a member of a healthcare team and provide essential laboratory results to aid in patient care
Perform clinical laboratory testing using automated instrumentation and the latest testing methodologies
Learn in small classes with personalized attention from your teachers
Complete clinical internships in diagnostic or research laboratories to prepare you for your professional career
Then the Biomedical Laboratory Technology Program could be for you.

The Biomedical Laboratory Technology Program gives students the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to contribute to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease by providing biomedical laboratory services to physicians and other clients.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Applicants must have a Diploma of Secondary Studies (DES) or equivalent, including Secondary V Language of Instruction, Secondary V Second Language, Secondary IV Science, Secondary IV Mathematics (Technical and Scientific option or Sec IV Mathematics – Science option 564-406/426 or 565-406/426 or Sec V Mathematics – Cultural Social and Technical option 563-504), Secondary IV History, Sec V Physics, and Sec V Chemistry. Students with a DES missing any of the above subjects may be admitted, space permitting, but may be required to complete remedial courses
    Additional Admission Requirements:
      An interview is required to assess the candidate’s readiness to pursue Biomedical Laboratory Technology studies. A letter of intent is very beneficial. Please visit the website for more information on requirements.

      * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

      Modified on June 21, 2022