The Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) Co-op program is intended to prepare qualified students for careers in medical laboratory science and involves work placements supervised by practicing professionals. The Co-op Program is available for BMLSc students who have successfully completed the Year 3 Standard Time Table (STT). Admission to the BMLSc Co-op program is based on academic performance and employment suitability, which is usually determined by an application and interview process. Admission to the Co-op program does not guarantee student employment in each work term. Students may be employed as research assistants or technical support staff in academic, clinical or industrial laboratories.
Application Deadlines
| Apply in Year | Application Deadline Date |
|---|---|
| 3 | Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
Application requirements
- Have a minimum cumulative average of B- (68%)
- Be a full-time UBC (Vancouver) student in good academic standing
- Demonstrate good communication skills, and a responsible, mature attitude
- Demonstrate leadership, teamwork and time management
- Demonstrate interest in your chosen field
- Be flexible and willing to accept a work placement outside the Lower Mainland
NOTE: Being eligible does not automatically guarantee your acceptance into the Co-op Program.
Work terms schedules
| Year | Fall | Winter | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st Year College / University Transfer (Study Term 1 & 2) | ||
| 2 | 2nd Year College / University Transfer (Study Term 3 & 4) | ||
| 3 | Study Term 5 + Apply for Co-op | Study Term 6 | Work Term 1 |
| 4 | Work Term 2 | Work Term 3 | Work Term 4 |
| 5 | Study Term 7 | Study Term 8 | - |
Sample Jobs and Companies
Stemcell Technologies Inc. - Protein and Antibody Technologies Co-op Student
Techniques utilized will include mammalian cell culture, cell-based activity assays, SDS-PAGE, column chromatography, ELISA and western blotting, literature searches and collation of data in GraphPad will be required, performing routine tasks associated with the daily running of the laboratory is expected.
NanoVation Therapeutics - Preclinical Co-op Student
Assist in the formulation, concentration, and characterization of lipid nanoparticles, cell culture media preparation, assist in LNP transfection in human primary and secondary cell cultures, protein extraction and sample analyses using bioluminescence and fluorescence assays.