Medical Technology programs in Ontario
21 programs across 10 campuses, with published admission ranges starting at 73%. Sorted by the range each one publishes, lowest first, so you can see where you land.
Programs
21
Campuses
10
Lowest range
73%
What this leads to
The picture for medical technology as of 2026-08-17, not a description of this particular program.
Medical Lab Technologists run blood tests, urinalysis, and culture tests in hospital and private labs, with typical pay in Toronto between CA$63,282 and CA$79,994 annually. Medical Radiation Technologists (MRTs) operate CT, X-ray, and mammography equipment in hospitals and imaging clinics.
In its favour
- Healthcare demand is strong across Canada, with shortages noted in both urban and rural areas, and government hiring healthcare workers as a priority
- Starting salary is reasonable—mid-$60k in Toronto—with steady demand and opportunities in remote areas that often pay premium rates
- Hands-on work with clear technical skills, not desk-based or easily replaced by software
Worth knowing
- Licensing and certification required—you will need to pass professional exams (CSMLS for lab techs, CAMRT for MRTs) which adds 6–12 months to entry after your degree
- Lab work in particular is increasingly automated—many routine tests now run on analysers that tech staff monitor rather than perform manually
- Shift work is standard in hospitals and 24/7 labs, including nights, weekends, and on-call requirements
How AI is changing this work
AI tools trained on millions of medical images are helping radiologists and pathologists detect cancers, lesions, and anomalies faster and more accurately. For MRTs, AI is not replacing the technologist—you still operate the equipment and position patients—but AI tools are designed to support clinical decision-making, not replace it, by surfacing information and flagging risks. For lab technologists, the bigger threat is automation: pre-analytical and analytical tasks are already being handled by machines, and AI delivers when it removes repeatable work from highly trained staff. The skill that stays valuable is troubleshooting when results don't make sense, validating quality control, and preparing specimens—not the repetitive testing itself.
Where this came from (6 sources)
- 1. Exploring British Columbia’s 2026 Job Market Trends in Healthcare and Technology
- 2. 513 medical technologist Jobs in Canada, July 2026
- 3. Salary: Medical Technologist in Toronto, ON, Canada 2026 | Glassdoor
- 4. 484 medical technologist jobs in Canada, July 2026 | Glassdoor
- 5. Healthcare Jobs in Canada for Foreign Workers 2026: Best PR... | Lifetimes Canada
- 6. AI, automation, and diagnostics: Embracing technology without displacing expertise | AIA Canada - Automotive Industries Association of Canada
All 21 programs
- 73–77%Laurier (Brantford)Paramedicine - Virtual Asynchronous
- 75–80%CarletonEngineering – Biomedical and Electrical
- 77–80%Ontario TechMedical Laboratory Science - Northern Access Initiative
- 80–85%OttawaBiomedical Mechanical Engineering (4 years)
- 80–85%OttawaBiomedical Mechanical Engineering and Computing Technology (5-year double degree)
- 80–85%TMUBiomedical Sciences (Co-op Available)
- 80–85%CarletonEngineering – Biomedical and Mechanical
- 80–85%CarletonEngineering – Mechatronics
- 80–85%CarletonHealth Sciences
- 80–83%WaterlooLife Sciences (Regular/Co-op)
- 80–83%Ontario TechMedical Laboratory Science
- 80–83%U of T (Scarborough)Paramedicine (Joint Program with Centennial College)
- 83–87%WaterlooMathematics (Regular/Co-op)
- 83–90%WaterlooNanotechnology Engineering (Co-op Only)
- 84–89%GuelphBiological Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)
- 84–89%GuelphBiomedical Engineering (BEng) (co-op admission only)
- 85–90%TMUBiomedical Engineering (Co-op Available)
- 87–93%WaterlooBiomedical Engineering (Co-op Only)
- 90–97%WaterlooComputer Science (Regular/Co-op)
- 93–97%Queen'sHealth Sciences
- 93–97%McMasterHonours Medical Radiation Sciences
Other subjects
- Business Studies 203
- Interdisciplinary Studies 187
- Computer Science 135
- Education Studies 117
- Environmental Studies 116
- Psychology 109
- General or Integrated Engineering 104
- Law & Criminology 101
- Media and Communication Studies 98
- Economics 95
- Biological Sciences 92
- Others in Subjects Related to Medicine 92
Ranges are what universities publish, not guaranteed cutoffs. Work out your top 6 to see which of these you actually clear.