Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology

Course Name

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Approval Code

KPT/JPS/(PA 8492)03/13

Duration of Study

3 years

Awarding Body

AUCMS

Entry Qualification

Pass in SPM / SPMV with a minimum of 3 credits including BM and one Science subject or Pure Science

OR

Pass in Pre-Science studies from local private higher education institutions approved by the Malaysian government with a minimum CGPA of 2.0

Course Fee

RM45,000-00

Medium of Teaching

English

Learning Methods

Lecture, Tutorial, Practical Exercise and Clinical Training (at hospitals)

Overview

This 3 years program is specially designed with the module created to train students to acquire a solid grasp in knowledge and skills to carry out a range of laboratory tests related to health care services. The students will be trained to effectively apply their skills to conduct health care tests using the most updated medical instruments. Within a health care environment, they are trained to perform routine diagnosis and performing tests that determine the identification of the symptoms.

Career Prospects

Graduates have the opportunity to gain employment as medical laboratory technologists in hospitals, private laboratories providers, health clinics, pharmaceutical companies. Alternatively, they can join the private sector in pharmaceutical sales or as sales consultant related to medical supply companies. For those incline to research, they may join higher education institutions or pharmaceutical companies.