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To work as a medical laboratory technologist in B.C., you may choose to register with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science. Eligibility is achieved by completing an accredited medical laboratory program and successfully writing the CSMLS Certification Exam.

Medical laboratory technologists

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To work as a medical lab assistant in B.C., you may choose to register with the British Columbia Society of Laboratory Science. Eligibility is achieved by completing a program from an accredited institution and successfully writing the MLA certification exam through the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science.

Medical laboratory assistants and related technical occupations

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in maintaining consistent manufacturing and construction standards. These programs include courses in quality control systems management principles, technical standards applicable to specific engineering and manufacturing projects, testing procedures, inspection procedures, related instrumentation and equipment operation and maintenance, and report preparation.

Quality control technology/technician

Laboratory Quality Management Micro-credentials

Medical laboratory technologists conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments and analyses to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring and prevention of disease. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, blood banks, community and private clinics, research facilities and post-secondary educational institutions. Medical laboratory technologists who are supervisors are included in this unit group.

Medical laboratory assistants and workers in related technical occupations perform pre-analysis and pre-testing tasks such as collecting blood and other samples, processing specimens, and preparing special chemicals called reagents for use in testing. They conduct routine medical laboratory tests and set up, clean and maintain medical laboratory equipment. They are employed in medical laboratories in hospitals, clinics, research facilities, post-secondary educational institutions and government research laboratories.

To work in an accounting-related profession in B.C., you may choose to earn the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. Eligibility for this designation is achieved through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in any subject from a Canadian or international university and required prerequisite courses. 

Employment as a senior manager in health, education, social, community services and membership organizations may additionally require several years of related work experience. 

Senior managers - health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

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To work as a public or environmental health and safety professional in B.C., you may need to become Certified by the Board of Canadian Registered Safety Professionals. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, certifying examinations, and sufficient work experience.

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To work as a public health inspector in B.C., you need to become Certified by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program, a practicum, and certifying examinations.

Public and environmental health and safety professionals

Government managers in health policy development and program administration

Government managers in social policy development and program administration

Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers

Health Science Bachelor's Degrees

Medical Laboratory Science Bachelor's Degrees

Medical Laboratory Science Diplomas

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To practice as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To practice as a nurse in B.C., you must register with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligibility is achieved by completing a nursing program at a qualified institution, and sitting and passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

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To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To work as a registered nurse or registered psychiatric nurse in B.C., you may choose to become certified with the Canadian Nurses Association. Eligibility is achieved by being a registered nurse, psychiatric nurse, or nurse practitioner, work experience, and/or specialty education.

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To practice as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To practice as a specialist in clinical and laboratory medicine, you must complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

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To practice as a specialist in surgery, you must complete the certifying examinations of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Eligibility is achieved through successful completion of a recognized program and the certifying examinations.

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To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to be registered with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility for dietitians is achieved by graduating from an approved program and examination.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To practice as a physical therapist in B.C., you must register with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an approved post-secondary program, successful writing of the Physiotherapy Competency Examination, and a clinical assessment.

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To work as a health care manager in B.C., you may need to be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.

Employment as a manager in health care may require several years of related work experience, including supervisory experience.

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To practice as a clinical specialist in B.C., you must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.

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To practice as a specialist in surgery in B.C., you must be registered with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through enrolment in the UBC Faculty of Medicine.

Managers in health care

Specialists in clinical and laboratory medicine

Specialists in surgery

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To practice as a veterinarian in Canada, you must earn a Certificate of Qualification from the National Examining Board (NEB) of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association. Eligibility is achieved by completion of a program at an accepted veterinary school, and by successful writing the NEB examinations.

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To practice as a general practitioner or family physician in B.C., you must complete the qualifying examinations set out by the Medical Council of Canada. Eligibility is achieved by completing or being expected to complete all the requirements for a recognized medical program.

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To practice as a medical doctor in B.C., you must register with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an accredited medical school, writing the Medical Council of Canada qualifying exams, and completing a residency program.

General practitioners and family physicians

Coroners and medical examiners

Medicine First Professional Degrees

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To practice as a respiratory therapist in B.C., you may choose to become a member of the BC Society of Respiratory Therapists. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an approved respiratory therapy program, and by successfully writing the Health Professionals Testing Canada exam.

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To practice as a respiratory therapist in B.C., you may choose to become a member of the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists. Eligibility is achieved by graduating from an approved respiratory therapy program, and by successfully writing the Health Professionals Testing Canada exam.

Respiratory therapists

Respiratory Therapy Bachelor's Degrees

The Genomics and Transcriptomics Applications micro-credential provides hands-on training in essential omics workflows, including genome assembly, and RNA-seq analysis. 

Developed with input from BC life-sciences partners, this program emphasizes practical, job-ready skills aligned with regional workforce needs and the BC Life Sciences and Biomanufacturing Strategy.

You’ll work with real datasets and industry-standard tools, learning how to move from raw sequencing data to results that support research, publications, and product development.

This micro-credential also fits within a broader applied bioinformatics pathway, allowing you to build a flexible, stackable portfolio of in-demand skills.

Genomics and Transcriptomics Applications Micro-credential

The Laboratory Quality Management course is a completely on-line 20-week course designed to provide knowledge, discussion, and expertise for those interested in quality management for clinical and research laboratories. This course is for those who are or intend to be laboratory quality managers, and for those that work with quality management issues. It is appropriate for technologists, physicians, administrators, and other laboratory professionals.

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Laboratory Quality Management Micro-credentials

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