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NOC 32120 is the Canadian National Occupational Classification code for Medical laboratory technologists. It is classified TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory, which meets the skill requirement for Express Entry. An officer decides whether you can claim this code by comparing the duties written in your reference letter against the official main duties below — not by your job title.
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Definition
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.
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Express Entry category draws
NOC 32120 is in the “Healthcare & social services” group used for category-based Express Entry draws.
Overview
Under the National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system, Medical Laboratory Technologists are classified under code 32120. This occupation falls under TEER 2, making it eligible for key Canadian economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class under the Express Entry system. Individuals in this occupation conduct medical laboratory tests, experiments, and analyses to assist physicians in diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease.
To qualify as a medical laboratory technologist in Canada under NOC 32120, candidates must meet specific education and licensing standards. This typically requires the completion of a two- to three-year college program in medical laboratory technology and a period of supervised practical training. Additionally, certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is required in most provinces and territories, and registration with a provincial regulatory body is mandatory to practice.
Educational overview summarizing this occupation. Always confirm against the official NOC profile and IRCC before relying on it.
Yes — Medical laboratory technologists is TEER 2, and TEER 0–3 occupations meet the skill-level requirement for Express Entry programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Full eligibility also depends on your work experience, language results and other program criteria.
Medical laboratory technologists is classified as TEER 2 — College diploma, apprenticeship (2+ yrs) or supervisory. Always confirm the exact employment requirements on the official NOC profile before relying on them.
Yes — Medical laboratory technologists is regulated in Québec, so practising there requires recognition from the relevant professional body, and Québec immigration programs take this into account.
Yes — it's in the “Healthcare & social services” group. The latest Healthcare & social services round (June 25, 2026) invited 4000 candidates with a CRS cut-off of 475.
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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.