Sultan Zainal Abidin University UniSZA

Course Overview

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology was established to train graduates who will begin their career in Medical Laboratory Technology. As stated in the objectives of conducting the course, the faculty design the course in order to produce graduates who are competent in the field of medical laboratory technology by leveraging the knowledge and skills of the latest technology. In line with this, the faculty has identified a number of specific employment sectors that could be met by graduates from the Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology. The selection of medical laboratory sector is based on the need of trained workers and labor deficit in this sector which is expected to last into 2010 (Reference : “The outlook for stocks and Manpower Requirements Members of Allied Health Sciences”, Training Division Ministry of Health Malaysia, January 10, 2005). As such, the faculty justify this course offerings based on the needs and projections for skilled workers in the health sector, particularly in the field of laboratory medicine.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be Malaysian citizens. Possession of the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a minimum of five (5) credits, including Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia, and a pass in the History subject. A minimum of Grade C at the SPM level in the following subjects: Physics, Biology or Chemistry, English Language, and Mathematics. Applicants must be physically fit, with no limb, speech, visual, hearing, or colour-vision impairments that may affect programme requirements.