Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Duration:3 years

Intakes:Jan, Mar & Aug

Campus:MAHSA University (Main Campus)

Level of Study:Diploma

Faculty:Faculty of Medicine, Bioscience & Nursing

Course Code:KPT/JPS (R2/725/4/0073) (MQA/A6494) 12/25

About this course

MAHSA University’s Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is a highly-specialised 3-year programme which will cater to students who have completed SPM or its equivalent, and are interested in a career as a medical laboratory technologist.

Students will learn how to collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.

They will learn diverse medical subjects such as clinical chemistry, clinical biology, haematology, hemopathology, histotechnology, immunology, specimen collection and handling, transfusion science, and other such specialised subjects. They will also be trained to think logically and to be very meticulous and committed to detail, adhering always to stringent professional standards, and to be adept at critical thinking.

This Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology will ensure students are ready for a career in hospitals and medical centres, educational institutions, and in clinics and laboratories both in the government and private sectors.

Aims & Objectives

To enable the students to acquire and demonstrate competent practical skills; identify, formulate and provide creative, innovative and effective solutions to problems while applying knowledge of science fundamentals to medical laboratory technology

Total Course Fees

Please contact MAHSA for more information

For more information on scholarship, please e-mail kassim@mahsa.edu.my for more details or call +60 11-2721 5121.

Subject Listing

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

Biochemistry

Human Biology 1

Biostatistics

Chemistry

Islamic / Moral Studies

English for Allied Health Sciences

Introduction to Medical

Laboratory Science

Malaysian Studies

Bahasa Malaysia

SEMESTER 2

Human Biology 2

Clinical Biochemistry 1

Diagnostics Haematology 1

Immunohaematology 1

Immunology

Microbiology 1

Parasitology 1

Computer Literacy

 

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 1

Clinical Biochemistry 2

Cytology 1

Diagnostic Haematology 2

Immunohaematology 2

Microbiology 2

Parasitology 2

Pathology 1

SEMESTER 2

Clinical Biochemistry 3

Cytology 2

Diagnostic Haematology 3

Immunohaematology 3

Microbiology 3

Pathology 2

Personal and Professional Development

 

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 1

Clinical Attachment 1

SEMESTER 2

Clinical Attachment 2

 

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

          • SPM or equivalent with 5 credits in the following subjects:
            Bahasa Malaysia; English; Mathematics
            1 Science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science; any other 1 subjectGCE / 0 Level or equivalent with 5 Grade C in the following subjects:
            English; Mathematics
            1 Science subject (Biology / Physics / Chemistry / General Science / Applied Science; any other 2 subjects
            Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75

International Student Only

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