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St. Lawrence College programs arrive at Fleming’s Sutherland Campus in fall 2027

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St. Lawrence College (SLC) is expanding academic opportunities right here at Fleming’s Sutherland Campus. As part of the planned program expansion between Fleming College and SLC, the colleges are opening new program intakes for fall 2027. Through this work, SLC will deliver four career programs in health care and technology directly in Peterborough starting in fall 2027.

These new offerings expand access to in-demand education and training for students living within the communities Fleming serves and commuters looking for a shorter trip to school. As an SLC student, you will study in modern learning spaces at Fleming College, tap into a full range of student support services, and immerse yourself in the vibrant community that makes Sutherland Campus a welcoming place to learn.

Explore SLC Programs Delivered in Peterborough

Medical Laboratory Assistant / Technician
  • What you’ll study: Develop foundational laboratory techniques in specimen collection, pre-analytical processing, and laboratory safety. Prepare for essential frontline roles in hospital laboratories, diagnostic clinics, and research environments.
  • Did you know? Medical Laboratory Assistant and Technician programs share a common first-year curriculum with Medical Laboratory Science, offering a flexible pathway for career advancement.

Learn more about becoming a Medical Laboratory Assistant / Technician

Medical Laboratory Science
  • What you’ll study: Gain advanced clinical competencies in measuring chemical components in blood and body fluids, detecting diseases in blood cells, performing blood typing and cross-matching for blood transfusion, detect and identify infections caused by bacteria and fungi, and prepare surgical and autopsy tissues for analysis. The final year of the program takes place directly inside the laboratories of clinical partners.
  • Did you know? Medical Laboratory Technologists represent one of the largest groups of professionals in health care. 

Learn more about becoming a Medical Laboratory Technologist

Communicative Disorders Assistant
  • What you’ll study: Master specialized clinical methods by studying articulation and phonology, child language acquisition, audiology and amplification systems, augmentative and alternative communication devices, and adult neurogenic rehabilitation. Gain hands-on skills to implement therapeutic plans across clinical, educational, and health care settings.
  • Did you know? Students in the program complete two immersive, full-time field placements totaling 490 hours, gaining direct clinical experience under the supervision of qualified speech-language pathologists and audiologists before graduation.

Learn more about becoming a Communicative Disorders Assistant

Cybersecurity
  • What you’ll study: Build critical expertise in protecting digital infrastructure against evolving security threats. Master ethical hacking, network defense architecture, threat detection, and risk management for high-growth tech roles.
  • Did you know? Graduates of cybersecurity programs can pursue top-tier industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker and Certified Information Systems Security Professional to accelerate their careers in high-growth tech roles.

Learn more about becoming a Cybersecurity Specialist

Your Future Starts Right Here in Peterborough

By expanding program access to Fleming’s Sutherland Campus in Peterborough, St. Lawrence College students no longer need to relocate to pursue specialized training in key health and tech sectors. You can stay rooted in your community, leverage Fleming’s top-tier campus facilities, and graduate ready to meet critical workforce needs across Ontario.

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