This programme is designed following the growing needs of well trained workers in the healthcare industry. This course of study was structured to instill a good theoretical knowledge from the fundamentals of biological science up to the critical thinking aspects and blend together with the latest laboratory applications as well as the techniques. The programme will cater the needs of community in general, with highly specialized trained human resources equipped with knowledge on theory and practical aspects parallel with the development of our country and the increasing numbers of Malaysian citizens.
Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)
PEO 1
To produce graduates who are knowledgeable, scientific and technically-skilled, competitive and innovative in medical science technology at national and international levels.
PEO 2
To produce graduates with effective leadership, communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills to support their role in healthcare industry.
PEO 3
To produce graduates who uphold professionalism, ethical and social responsibilities.
PEO 4
To produce graduates who are committed to lifelong learning and continuous improvement.
PEO 5
To produce graduates with ICT, technopreneurial, management and business capabilities.
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
PLO 1
To analyse and validate findings in medical laboratory by applying fundamental and advanced knowledge in medical sciences
PLO 2
To perform and supervise medical laboratory procedures competently as well as to evaluate and implement new medical laboratory methodologies and instrumentations
PLO 3
To collaborate with other healthcare professionals with good interpersonal, leadership, social and teamwork skills.
PLO 4
To demonstrate sensitivities and responsibilities towards the community and environment by adhering to the legal, ethical principles and the professional code of conduct in medical laboratory
PLO 5
To present information and findings coherently to medical and laboratory community with effective verbal and written communication skills.
PLO 6
To critically analyse and solve problems and challenges in medical laboratory practices through supervised research in medical sciences.
PLO 7
To demonstrate the principles of lifelong learning and skills in ICT and information management system to enhance career development.
PLO 8
To demonstrate managerial and entrepreneurial skills in managing daily laboratory activities, quality management system and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of this bachelor may find employment as Medical Laboratory Technologist, Scientific Officer and Research Officer in various healthcare setting which includes:
Hospital Laboratories
Diagnostic Laboratories
Research and Development Laboratories
Crime and Forensic Laboratories
Academic Institution
Environmental Sector
Epidemiological Field
Toxicological Field
Pharmaceutical Companies
Semester 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Principles Human Nutrition
Cell Biology
Educational Philosophy & Psychology
Introductory Clinical Laboratory Science
Malaysian Studies
Semester 2
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Human Biochemistry
Information Technology Health Science
Principles Human Genetics
Technical Communication
Islamic/Moral Studies
Semester 3
Basic Medical Microbiology
Medical Immunology
Medical Biochemistry
Basic Phatology
Mandarin I
Professional Communication I
Co-curriculum I
Technopreneurship
Semester 4
Human Pharmacology
Systemic Phatology
Community Health
Pathogenic Microbiology
Professional Communication II
Co-curriculum II
Mandarin II
Innovation Management
Semester 5
Human Behavioral & Psychological Sciences
Urinalysis & Body Fluids
Toxicology & Therapeutic Science
Biostatistics
Scientific Communication
Hematology & Phlebotomy
Semester 6
Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Laboratory Cytopathology
Clinical Laboratory Immunology
Clinical Laboratory Microbiology
Clinical Psychology
Final Year Project*
Semester 7
Professional Healthcare Law & Ethics
Healthcare Management
Final Year Project
Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Semester 8
Industrial Training
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Obtained MUET Band 3 or IELTS (5.5)/TOEFL (550) AND; Local students must meet the English language competency as specified in the programme standard, except for:
individual with an academic qualification from institutions that use the English language as the medium of instruction; or
individual who studied in Malaysia and intended to further study are subject to item (i); or
individual with O-Level or A-Level qualifications; AND
Pass Matriculation/Pre-University/STPM programme or equivalent qualification with minimum GPA 2.33 in (2) TWO of following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry OR
A-Level programme of equivalent qualification with minimum Grade D in TWO of the following subjects: Biology, Physics/Mathematics, Chemistry; OR
Recognised Diploma with minimum CGPA of 2.75 in related field; OR
Recognised Diploma with CGPA less than 2.75 in related field and a minimum of 3 years (36 months) working experience in the related field.
Foreign Students Candidate should obtained IELTS (5.5)/ TOEFL (550) paper-based or equivalent.
FULL TIME,PART TIME,BY COURSE WORK | September (But the applicants document must be completed before 1st August of the year) This is for Visa process at Netherland.
