- Level
- 1-Year Post Secondary Certificate
- CIP code
- 51.0716
- Duration
- 12 month university certificate including a field
- Open intake
-
Off-shoreSep 2027
- Field
- Health and Medical Sciences
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Fast Offer Speed5–7 days
Program overview
A twelve month university certificate in medical office administration, covering medical terminology, health records, billing and scheduling systems, patient communication and clinic procedure.
University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical is one of three office assistant certificates here, all recorded at CAD 36,720, which is above every degree at this university.
University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical is taught at MacEwan University in downtown Edmonton, Alberta. MacEwan is a public university, which matters here: at a PUBLIC institution the Canadian field of study requirement applies only to non degree credentials, and University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical is a twelve month university certificate rather than a degree. Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility for University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical therefore depends on the programme sitting in an eligible field when you apply, and that list is revised. Confirm it in writing before you pay a deposit. The study permit application for University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical also requires an Alberta attestation letter.
Applicants to University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical need Grade 12 or Class 12 with a minimum of 65 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical is recorded at CAD 36,720 a year with a CAD 110 application fee. No scholarship is recorded against University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical. University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical lists three September entry windows, in 2026, 2027 and 2028. Apply Study Visa manages the University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical application, the deposit, the letter of acceptance and the Canadian study permit as one process.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Grade 12 or Class 12 at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 86 with at least 21 in every section; PTE Academic 59 with 56 in every component; or the Duolingo English Test at 115.
- Application and deposit: An application fee of CAD 110 applies, the same on all 38 programmes. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this programme. Budget the full tuition.
- Work permit: University Certificate - Office Assistant, Medical is a twelve month university certificate rather than a degree, so the Canadian field of study test applies and Post-Graduation Work Permit eligibility must be confirmed in writing for your intake before you commit. No spousal open work permit arises, because that needs a master programme of 16 months or longer and MacEwan awards none. An Alberta attestation letter is required with the study permit application.
- Study permit: Apply Study Visa handles the Alberta attestation letter, the study permit application and the biometrics appointment with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- Bachelor's degree marksheets & final certificate
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Letters of Recommendation (LOR)
- Updated CV / resume
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction + GIC
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Medical Office Assistant: clinics and physician practices
- Health Records Clerk: hospitals and health authorities
- Medical Receptionist: primary care settings
- Billing Administrator: health billing functions
- Clinic Coordinator: after experience
- Further Study: health administration programmes
Reality check: CAD 36,720 for a twelve month certificate is more than a full year of any degree here, and medical office roles are administrative rather than clinical, so weigh that carefully.
About MacEwan University
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.6
- World rank
- #708
- Established
- 1971
- Reference No.
- O19092022262