Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 32,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Bridgeport delete

  CAD 11,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 75
• PTE

Note:- The University of Bridgeport has made certain changes in its admission process due to the COVID Pandemic.
They are adapting new measures during this tough time and hence, some changes have been made. The University is Bridgeport to accept the Duolingo English test as the proof of English language proficiency. The minimum acceptance score will be 90.

•  Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Careers & Opportunities

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist has one of the most marketable careers. Our graduates have found jobs in the hospital, private, reference, public health and physician office laboratories. Graduates are also hired for instrument and reagent sales, laboratory information technology, research and pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology and education and laboratory management.

"As a former laboratory administrator, our relationship with the University of Bridgeport Medical Laboratory Science Program provided our laboratory with a steady stream of students which were hired as employees after graduation. The opportunity to provide clinical rotations kept our laboratory staff up to date and allowed us to vet prospective employees. This provided a win for both the laboratory and the program! I am a graduate of this program from the 70's and it has provided me with a career for life, from phlebotomist, to technologist, to educator and administrator." - Patricia Clark, former UB MLS student
"The program prepared me for the job market through the clinical internship. I was introduced to the clinical laboratory and the great people who work there. My advisor at UB helped open doors for me that led to a job and a career." - Matt, clinical microbiologist
Students may also choose to continue their education in programs such as Physician Assistant, Medical School, MBA, and other advanced degrees. The program of study offers flexibility which makes it relevant to other fields.

The job market is wide open, with opportunities at entry level as well as supervisory and management positions. Come and explore your options in the Medical Laboratory Science Program.

Scholarships

Optional Practical Training or OPT is a period during which students, who have completed their degrees in the USA, are permitted to work for one year on a student visa by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). OPT allows students to work for up to 3 years and develop real-world skills to survive in the competitive jobs market.

It is temporary employment for a period of 12-months that is directly related to the major area of study of an F-1 student. Eligible students have the option to apply for OPT employment authorization before completing their academic studies and/or after completing their academic studies.

A student can participate in three types of Optional Practical Training (OPT):

1. Pre-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment provided to F-1 students before completion of their course of study.
2. Post-Completion OPT: This is temporary employment available to F-1 students after completing their course of study.
3. 24 Month STEM Extension: Students enrolled in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) courses can a 24-month extension after their initial Post-Completion OPT authorization.