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Certificate, Health and nursing. Northern College - Timmins, South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada.
College Certificate - Medical Laboratory Technician (H150) is a certificate program in health and nursing at Northern College - Timmins, a public institution in South Porcupine, Ontario, Canada, founded in 1967.
First-year tuition is listed at 20,948 CAD and the application fee at 100 CAD. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2028.
Applications to Northern College - Timmins typically receive a decision in 3 days and 4 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 44,496 CAD for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. Plan for first-year tuition, living costs at the level IRCC sets, and travel. Tuition varies widely between universities, colleges and provinces. IRCC revises the living-cost figure from time to time, so confirm the current amount on the official study permit page.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 20,948 CAD |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 23,448 CAD |
| Application fee (one time) | 100 CAD |
| Estimated first-year total | 44,496 CAD |
Our directory lists 137 certificate programs in health and nursing at 78 schools in Canada. Their median first-year tuition is 17,000 CAD, and the middle half cost between 12,540 CAD and 19,800 CAD.
At 20,948 CAD, College Certificate - Medical Laboratory Technician (H150) is 23% above the median, in the most expensive quarter. The full range runs from 2,000 CAD to 36,720 CAD.
If budget matters, these certificate programs in health and nursing have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in Canada.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion - Pharmacy Assistant | SELC Career College Vancouver, Vancouver | 2,000 CAD |
| Advanced Level Certificate - Career and College Preparation | Northern Lights College - Dawson Creek, Dawson Creek | 4,626 CAD |
| Certificate of Achievement - Bridge to Canadian Nursing | Mount Royal University, Calgary | 5,428 CAD |
| College Certificate - Live In Caregiver | Western Community College - Surrey Main Campus, Surrey | 7,000 CAD |
| College Certificate - Personal Care Attendant | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Bonavista, Bonavista | 8,924 CAD |
| College Certificate - Personal Care Attendant | College of the North Atlantic (CNA) - Burin, Burin Bay Arm | 8,924 CAD |
Working back from a Sept 2028 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September is the main intake. Many institutions also admit in January and May. Applications usually open several months ahead and some programmes close early.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| November 2027 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2028 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2028 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2028 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2028 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Northern College - Timmins sets the exact entry requirements for College Certificate - Medical Laboratory Technician (H150). For a certificate, applicants usually need the following.
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First-year tuition is listed at 20,948 CAD. Living costs are extra; Northern College - Timmins estimates 23,448 CAD a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
The application fee is 100 CAD. It is paid once per application and is not refunded after the school receives the application.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2028. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a certificate. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
You need a Study permit, decided by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
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