Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology

The course provides theoretical knowledge and technical competencies in major disciplines of medical laboratory technology. Students will also be exposed to intensive practical training in various laboratory divisions during their clinical internship. Graduates will be awarded a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology upon completion of the academic and clinical requirements.
This academic programme is offered on a full-time basis with a yearly intake.

If you’re interested in the science and technology of health care, consider a career as a medical laboratory technician. It will immerse you in an exciting diagnostic environment, working both independently and as part of a team to perform complex procedures and tests on all types of human specimens.Community health is an ideal career path for people looking to make a difference in the daily lives of others. As a community health worker, you’ll work directly with people in different settings, including home care, hospitals, and schools. You’ll help them with mobility, personal care, assisting them to eat their meals, and medication monitoring. It’s a people-focused job.

The Health Information Management programme teaches how to collect, organize and manage large amounts of health information, all while meeting privacy standards. You could work as a health information management practitioner, coordinator or analyst with hospitals, health authorities as well as public and private health agencies.

The duration of the study is 4 years/ 8 semesters. Academic activities include lectures, practical hands-on sessions, clinical internships, blended learning, and project-based learning. Continuous assessments and final examinations for both the theory and practical components are used to assess the learning outcomes and required competencies.
The curriculum is planned based on two main semesters and one optional short semester per academic session. Generally, students are expected to undertake courses between seventeen (17) to twenty-eight (28) credit hours per semester or equivalent for credit exemption. Assessment is based on coursework and final examinations given throughout the semester.