MLTs run diagnostic tests in hospital and community labs. They are not regulated in BC yet, but that changes in 2027.
| Detail | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | Not regulated in BC now; CPSBC will regulate medical laboratory technologists from Nov 29, 2027 | source |
| Exam | CAMLPR fields-of-practice exams (graduates of approved programs eligible) | source |
| Pay | WorkBC median $41.00/h ($73,915/yr) | source |
| Program length | Varies by school (1 of 2 listed schools publish this). Examples: British Columbia Institute of Technology: 2.5 years full time (4 campus terms + 35-week clinical) | source |
| Intakes | Varies by school (1 of 2 listed schools publish this). See each school’s row for dates checked in the last 45 days. | source |
| School and city | Program and approval | Length | Intakes | Cost | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia Institute of Technology Burnaby · Public | Medical Laboratory Science Diploma Accreditation Canada accredited to 2032/01/31 source BCIT states starting wage approx. $35/h; not open to international students | 2.5 years full time (4 campus terms + 35-week clinical) | Start + application window: September each year; apply Oct 1 - May 1 | not published no price on program page (BCIT/KPU tuition estimator only) | Program page |
| College of New Caledonia Prince George · Public | Medical Laboratory Technology Science Accredited with condition to 2028/06/30 source | Listed on official registry: Accreditation Canada accredited health education programs | Listed on official registry: Accreditation Canada accredited health education programs | not published source | Not listed |
We could not confirm these on an official page, so we left them out: Program cost, Funding.
Not yet. The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC will regulate medical laboratory technologists from November 29, 2027.
CAMLPR exams for your field of practice. Graduates of CAMLPR-approved programs are eligible.
WorkBC lists a median of $41.00 an hour, or $73,915 a year. We could not get the HSA union grid.
The 2 BC programs we found are in the table below.
This page relies on the official pages below. Rules, fees and processes change, so check the authority before you apply or spend money.
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