Diploma of Medical Laboratory Technology

Program Learning Outcomes

Overview

Along with advancements in medical technology, this course is offered to fulfil the needs for skilled and trained Medical Laboratory Technologist to assist in the operation, development and management of biomedical laboratories. Biomedical Laboratory Technologist plays a major role as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. They are involved primarily in hospitals, clinics and physicians’ office laboratories, pharmaceutical companies, forensic, research and public health laboratories. There are expanding opportunities for biomedical lab technologists to assist in research and development, and as technical and sales representatives in the biomedical and healthcare industry.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO 1
Knowledgeable, competent and innovative in the field of medical laboratory technology
PEO 2
Effective leaders with teamwork skills, as well as verbal and non-verbal interpersonal communication skills.
PEO 3
Committed towards the importance of ICT, numeracy skills, lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
PEO 4
Professional, ethical and socially responsible.
PEO 5
Capable of embarking on business and technopreneurial activities.

Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

PLO 1
Apply fundamental knowledge in medical laboratory technology.
PLO 2
Formulate solutions based on critical and lateral thinking in medical science technology.
PLO 3
Practise proper technique, identify technical errors and perform basic troubleshooting competently in medical and research laboratory.
PLO 4
Collaborate and function effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in diverse healthcare/health provider team with good interpersonal skills.
PLO 5
Present information and findings coherently to medical and laboratory community with effective verbal and written communication skills.
PLO 6
Utilise ICT to enhance the medical laboratory practices.
PLO 7
Apply numeracy skills in activities related to medical laboratory technology.
PLO 8
Demonstrate leadership skills by taking responsibilities and provide accountability.
PLO 9
Demonstrate enthusiasm for lifelong learning, intellectual, self-development and commitment to professionalism.
PLO 10
Demonstrate awareness and understanding of laboratory managerial and entrepreneurial concept.
PLO 11
Adhere to legal and code of conduct in medical laboratory science and contribute towards environment sustainability through proper practise according to biosafety and chemical safety requirement.

Programme Structure

Semester 1

Basic Microbiology
Instrumentation For Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1*
Penghayatan Etika Dan Peradaban*
Falsafah Dan Isu Semasa*
Competency English
Mandarin 1

Semester 2

Human Genetics
Human Immunology
Hematology 1
Pathology
Interpersonal Skills
Community Service 1
Communication English 1
Mandarin 2

Semester 3

Clinical Chemistry 1
Diagnostic Immunology
Diagnostic Microbiology
Hematology 2
Kursus Integriti Dan Anti-rasuah 1
Introduction To Entrepreneurship
Communication English 2

Semester 4

Parasitology
Histotechnology
Professional Healthcare Law And Ethics
Scientific Communications
Clinical Chemistry 2
Health Informatics
Epidemiology & Biostatistics
Pest & Vector Control

Semester 5

Transfusion Science & Blood Banking
Cytopathology
Human Behavioral Science
Health Promotion & Education
Final Year Project

Semester 6

Industrial Training

Career Information

Graduates of this diploma are qualified to work as Biomedical Laboratory Technologist who performs analysis of biological and related materials in various laboratories:

Hospital Laboratories
Diagnostic Laboratories
Research and Development Laboratories
Crime and Forensic Laboratories
Academic Institution
Environmental Sector
Epidemiological Field
Toxicological Field
Pharmaceutical Companies

Entry Requirements

Local Student:
Pass in SPM or its equivalent with pass in Bahasa Melayu and English and five (5) credits in the following subjects: Mathematics, one (1) Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science / Applied Science) and any other three (3) subjects including Bahasa Melayu and/or English; OR
Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75

International Student:

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Tuition Fee

Local Student:

RM 5,650.00 (Per Semester)

RM 33,900.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

International Student:

RM 7,345.00 (Per Semester)

RM 44,070.00 (Total Tuition Fee)

* Fees shown are the tuition fees only.
** Fees shown are not inclusive of visa processing fee (international students).
*** Fees and charges are subject to Malaysian Sales and Service Tax (SST) at the prevailing rate of 6%. SST implementation.
**** Fees shown are correct at time of publication and subject to change without prior notice.

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