Michener Institute of Education
The Michener Institute of Education is part of Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN) and the only post-secondary institution in Canada dedicated entirely to the delivery of applied health sciences programs. In 2016, it integrated with UHN to give students access to frontline expertise.
Located in Toronto’s downtown hospital district, the Michener Institute boasts strong clinical and industry partnerships. The college incorporates innovative technology in its training and offers 20,000 square feet of simulation space, which includes laboratories, examination rooms and operating theatres. Small class sizes ensure that students get hands-on interaction within simulated clinical environments.
The Michener Institute offers more than a dozen full-time and part-time programs. Areas of study include all imaging disciplines, such as ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging, as well as courses in chiropody, medical laboratory science, respiratory therapy and medical radiation sciences. The fundamentals of health care program is designed to help fill current and anticipated staffing shortages in our health-care system. The school’s radiation therapy and radiological technology programs are offered jointly with the University of Toronto.
After completing classroom, laboratory and simulation studies, students participate in clinical rotations at hospitals and private clinics.
Quick facts
School size:
Small
Tuition:
Diploma $6,400-$10,200
Post-Grad $15,800 (2024 figures)
Residence offerings:
Yes
Popular programs
Medical Laboratory Science Diploma
Bachelor of Science—Radiation Therapy
Chiropody Advanced Diploma
Radiological Technology
Respiratory Therapy Diploma
Cool options
Essentials of Health Care in Canada: This certificate teaches those from other industries about the health-care system and allows students to explore a potential career in the industry.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Students learn to provide care and diagnostic medical imaging procedures as MRI specialists. Didactic lectures are combined with hands-on, clinical placements in affiliated hospitals and diagnostic imaging centres.
Digital Health and Data Analytics: This new program trains students to apply novel digital tools to health care, such as artificial intelligence, data analytics and machine learning.