About medical laboratory technologists

As part of the healthcare team, medical laboratory technologists (MLT) perform laboratory testing and investigations related to the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease in a wide variety of specimens (like blood, body fluids and tissues).

Pay range

Medical laboratory technologists are in high demand. For average hourly wages, visit Labour market information - Medical Laboratory Technologist in Nova Scotia.

Becoming a medical laboratory technologist

NSCC has a 3-year in-person program at the Ivany Campus (Dartmouth) that starts each year in September.

Next steps

Visit the NSCC Medical Laboratory Technology Program for more information about the in-person program (including admission requirements, courses and how to apply).