Medical Laboratory Science

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Careers - September 2025

The Conestoga College MLS program is Registered with EqualTM (Accreditation Canada’s specialized health education accreditation program). Graduates are eligible to write the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Sciences (CSMLS) exam and become a Certified Medical Laboratory Technologist. Most Medical Laboratory Technologists find work in hospitals or private labs; however, others may gain employment as research assistants, public health/infection control supports, quality assurance technicians, and beyond. Graduates may also choose to continue their studies and complete a degree at Conestoga College within the Bachelor of Applied Biotechnology, Bachelor of Environmental Public Health, or Bachelor of Applied Health Information Science programs.

[1] https://accreditation.ca/assessment-programs/health-education-accreditation/programs/

[2] https://www.csmls.org/Certification/Certification-Exam/Exam-Eligibility

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