Management and Science University

Overview of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology in Management and Science University Malaysia

Medical laboratory technology is one of the most rapidly expanding health care fields. For those who have an interest in science and technology in health care, this field will offer you a variety of career opportunities. You will work independently or as part of a team to conduct procedures and tests in a dynamic diagnostic environment. Lecturers who have extensive training in this area will guide you throughout the programme, sharing their expertise and introduce you to the latest developments in medical laboratory technology. The practical component of this programme is further strengthened by clinical training in hospitals and laboratories which will place you in different settings to gain specific laboratory experiences and technical competence.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Year One

• General Biology and Human Genetic
• Parasitology
• Clinical Biochemistry
• Immunology and Serology

Year Two

• Haematology Diagnostic
• Cytology
• General Pathology
• Clinical Immunohaematology

Year Three

• Histopathology
• Clinical Training

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Passed SPM/V with five (5) Credits, in Malay, English, Mathematics, one (1) Science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science), and one (1) other subject; OR Passed O-level with Grade C in English, Mathematics, one (1) Science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science), and two (2) other subjects; OR Passed Health Sciences Certificate (MQF Level 3) from MSU College, with 2.00 CGPA; OR Passed Malaysia Certificate (SKM) Level 3 in related fields and passed SPM with one (1) Credit; OR Passed Community College Certificate at MQF Level 3 in related fields and passed SPM with one (1) Credit; OR Passed Polytechnic Certificate (MQF Level 3) in related fields, with 2.00 CGPA; OR Passed MARA Skills Institute Certificate (MQF Level 3) in related fields, with 2.00 CGPA; or Passed Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in three (3) subjects; OR

Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.

CAREER PROSPECTS

• Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Insurance Underwriter
• Phlebotomist