Build your healthcare career on precision, technology and expertise. Train for specialized roles in labs, pharmacies and health information systems.
Behind every diagnosis, prescription and treatment plan in Nova Scotia's healthcare system is a team of skilled professionals working with accuracy, technology and science. If you're detail-oriented, curious about how things work and excited by the idea of using technology and data to solve health challenges, NSCC's health science and technology programs are your calling.
Our Medical Laboratory technology, pharmacy technician and health information management programs provide the specialized training, certifications and hands-on experience you need for in-demand healthcare careers. You'll work in modern, tech-enabled environments, earn competitive salaries and build expertise that opens doors throughout your healthcare career in Nova Scotia and beyond.
Choose your health science career
Medical Laboratory Technology
Available at Ivany Campus in Dartmouth. Become a medical laboratory technologist (MLT) and conduct laboratory tests that diagnose disease, monitor treatment and save lives. Work with cutting-edge equipment and technology in hospital labs, research facilities and public health laboratories. Comprehensive training leads to national certification as a medical lab technologist.
Pharmacy Technician
Available at Ivany Campus in Dartmouth. Work collaboratively with pharmacists and healthcare professionals in hospital and community pharmacy settings to improve health outcomes for Nova Scotians. As a pharmacy technician, you're responsible for ensuring accuracy in medication preparation and release, teaching patients how to use devices like inhalers and blood glucose monitors, and can be trained to give vaccines and medications by injection. This regulated healthcare role combines precision, patient education and has a direct impact on medication safety.
Health Information Management (HIM)
Available at Institute of Technology Campus in Halifax. Specialize in managing electronic health records, ensuring data accuracy and privacy, and supporting healthcare decision-making through health information systems and data analytics. This growing field combines healthcare knowledge with technology skills.
Why choose NSCC for health science training?
- Industry-standard labs and technology
- Clinical placements and hands-on learning
- Preparation for professional certification and licensure
- High graduate employment rates (PDF 358KB) in specialized healthcare roles
- Conveniently located at Halifax-area campuses
- Financial aid and scholarship opportunities available
Health Science career opportunities
Hospital laboratories, community pharmacies, research facilities, public health agencies, medical clinics, health information departments and diagnostic centres throughout Nova Scotia.
Apply for fall 2026 health science and technology programs
Launch your specialized healthcare career. NSCC's Admissions team is currently accepting applications for fall 2026.