Applications for the program must be made online. Procedures, policies, and admission requirements to UBC are specified in Admissions.
Applicants for admission must meet the requirements of either Set A or B (not both).
Set A, Medical Laboratory Technologist Route
Applicants must have the following:
- completion of the Medical Laboratory Technologist (general) diploma of the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) or an equivalent diploma, plus
- completion of CHEM_V 233 and 235 or CHEM_V 203, CHEM_V 213 and CHEM_V 245 (Organic Chemistry).
- CHEM_V 211 is not required but is strongly recommended for program admission.
Set B, Undergraduate Route
Undergraduate students and degree holders must complete the following UBC courses (or their equivalents) prior to entry to the B.M.L.Sc. program:
| First Year |
| Communication Requirement1 |
| CHEM_V 111 or CHEM_V 1212 |
| CHEM_V 1232 |
| BIOL_V 112 and BIOL_V 1212 |
| Mathematics: 6 credits 100-level courses2,3 approved for credit in the Faculty of Science (consult Credit Exclusion List) |
| Plus the following second-year level courses: |
| Physics: 3 credits 100-level2; PHYS_V 131 strongly recommended |
| BIOL_V 200 |
| BIOL_V 201 |
| CHEM_V 233 and 235 or CHEM_V 203, CHEM_V 213 and CHEM_V 245 |
| MICB_V 3 credits second-year level; MICB_V 212 recommended |
| Arts Elective: 6 credits, any year level |
| CHEM_V 211 is not required but is strongly recommended for program admission. |
| 1 A total of 6 credits of coursework is required to meet the Communication requirement. For a full list of acceptable courses see Science Communication Requirement. |
| 2 The chemistry, biology, mathematics, and physics requirements may be fulfilled with SCIE_V 001. |
| 3 MATH_V 180 or 184 or 120 or 110 may contribute 3 credits towards this requirement. Consult the Faculty of Science Credit Exclusion list. |
Students applying for admission directly from secondary schools are not eligible for admission to the B.M.L.Sc. program. Secondary school students should first apply to a relevant UBC program, complete the requirements in Set B, then apply to the B.M.L.Sc. program during their second year of studies.
International applicants
Qualified Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority in the selection process. Applications from qualified international students are accepted. International applicants must meet the language requirements specified under English Language Competence general admission requirements as specified under Admissions in addition to the requirements for the B.M.L.Sc. Program.