| Study Mode | FULL TIME | ||||
| Level | DIPLOMA | ||||
| Duration | 3 Years | ||||
| Intake |
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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
Why Study Diploma In Medical Lab Technology At Mahsa?
| YEAR 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | SUBJECT CODE | ||
| 1 | Biochemistry | MLT 111 BCH | |
| Human Biology 1 | MLT 112 BIO1 | ||
| Biostatistics | MLT 113 BST | ||
| Chemistry | MLT 114 CHE | ||
| English for Academic Purposes | MLT 116 ENG / ENG 4112 | ||
| Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | MLT 117 MLS | ||
| Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (For International Student) | MPU 2133 | ||
| Diploma Pengajian Malaysia 2 (For Local Student) | MPU 2163 | ||
| 2 | Human Biology 2 | MLT 121 BIO2 | |
| Clinical Biochemistry 1 | MLT 122 CBC1 | ||
| Diagnostics Haematology 1 | MLT 123 HEM1 | ||
| Immunohaematology 1 | MLT 124 BBK1 | ||
| Immnunology | MLT 125 IMM | ||
| Microbiology 1 | MLT 126 MIC1 | ||
| Parasitology 1 | MLT 127 PAR1 | ||
| English for Academic Writing | MLT 129 ENG 2/ ENG 4122 | ||
| Creative and Critical Thinking | MPU 2222 | ||
| YEAR 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | SUBJECT CODE | ||
| 1 | Clinical Biochemistry 2 | MLT 211 CBC2 | |
| Cytology 1 | MLT 212 CYT1 | ||
| Diagnostics Haematology 2 | MLT 213 HEM2 | ||
| Immunohaematology 2 | MLT 214 BBK2 | ||
| Microbiology 2 | MLT 215 MIC2 | ||
| Parasitology 2 | MLT 216 PAR2 | ||
| Pathology 1 | MLT 217 PAT1 | ||
| Time Management | MPU 2312 | ||
| 2 | Clinical Biochemistry 3 | MLT 221 CBC3 | |
| Cytology 2 | MLT 222 CYT2 | ||
| Diagnostic Haematology 3 | MLT 223 HEM3 | ||
| Immunohaematology 3 | MLT 224 BBK3 | ||
| Microbiology 3 | MLT 225 MIC3 | ||
| Pathology 2 | MLT 226 PAT2 | ||
| Personal and Professional Development | MLT 227 PPD | ||
| Co-Curricular Project | MPU 2412 | ||
| YEAR 3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| SUBJECT | SUBJECT CODE | ||
| 1 | Clinical Attachment 1 | MLT 311 ATT | |
| 2 | Clinical Attachment 2 |
MLT 321 ATT |
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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 subject
GCE / 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
Medical lab technologist in private/public sector
Research Assistants in medical centers
Areas of research & quality control in industries
Sales/technical representatives with manufacturing companies’ or distributors of laboratory equipment & supplies
Demonstrators/tutors in training institutes & universities.
Industrial Training
Students are sent for their clinical attachments for duration of 28 weeks at Pathology labs in Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Hospital Selayang, Hospital Tuanku Ampuan Rahimah Klang, Hospital Melaka, Hospital Pulau Pinanag.
Student placements
Since 2005 MAHSA generated more than 500 MLT’s, our students placed globally. The students working in Gribbles Pathology & Clinical Laboratory Sdn Bhd , Path lab, Institute Jantung Negara, CCM Chemical Sdn Bhd and Assuntha Hospital…so on.
Progression Pathway
SPM/0—Levels > Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology > Bachelor’s Degree > Post—graduate
Quality
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is designed in consultation with a panel of local and international experts, resulting in a highly sought after curriculum that combines theoretical learning and practical sessions in medical laboratories and hospitals.
Clinical Exposure
Students of the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology gain experience in our rather exhaustive list of panel of hospitals and medical laboratories throughout Malaysia
Affordable
Tuition fees for the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology are kept at an affordable level, to ensure there are little barriers to a good quality education.
Recognition
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia and recognized by the Ministry of Health, Malaysia.
Awarded by
MAHSA University
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is awarded by MAHSA University, a leader in Medical and Health Science Educat
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