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Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

48 months
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160000 HKD/year
42100 HKD/year
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About

This Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University equips graduates with the knowledge, techniques, reasoning skills and professional attitudes that are necessary to be qualified as medical laboratory scientists.

Overview

Medical laboratory science is an important scientific discipline in the healthcare sector.  Medical laboratory scientists perform laboratory analysis of clinical samples, which aids in disease diagnosis, treatment, risk assessment and the investigation of underlying disease mechanisms.

This is the first full-time government-funded undergraduate programme in medical laboratory science in Hong Kong.

The Medical Laboratory Science (Honours) from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University curriculum comprises university-based education and medical laboratory science-specific subjects, which are integrated with clinical training.  

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University aims to nurture students’ global perspectives, providing students with good opportunities to engage in overseas exchange activities and undertake clinical attachment at overseas hospital laboratories.

Career

A wide range of career opportunities are open to graduates of this programme, including careers in medical laboratories in both public and private sectors (e.g. hospitals and clinics), the medical biotechnology sector, environmental science, agricultural and food testing industries.  Graduates can also choose to pursue careers in academic or research areas through further study to Master or PhD level.

Programme Structure

  • Year One: General University Requirement subjects, such as Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and fundamental language subjects.
  • Year Two: Medical science subjects, such as Immunology, Human Biochemistry, Biostatistics, and Molecular Biology in Medicine. Medical laboratory science subjects such as Introduction to Clinical Chemistry, Introduction to Haematology, Clinical Chemistry and Medical Microbiology.
  • Year Three: Pathophysiology, Medical laboratory science subjects, such as Introduction to Cellular Pathology, Cellular Pathology, Haematology and Transfusion Science, Medical Virology and Introduction to Clinical Research. 
  • Year Four: Human Genetics, Molecular Diagnosis of Human Disease, Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare. Medical laboratory science disciplines are further enhanced through the integrative subject of Current Topics in Laboratory Medicine. 

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Credits

125 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Satisfy the University's General Entrance Requirements of 4 core and 2 elective subjects with:

  • Level 3 in English Language, Chinese Language and two elective subjects; and
  • Level 2 in Mathematics and Liberal Studies.

There is no compulsory subject requirement. Preferred elective subjects for the programme include:

  • Biology;
  • Chemistry; and
  • Combined Science with Biology and Chemistry.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    160000 HKD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 160000 HKD per year during 48 months.
  • National

    42100 HKD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Hong Kong

13720 - 23419 HKD /month
Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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Various benefits
Deadline
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Post Entry Scholarship - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Merit-based

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Provided by university
Grant
225000 HKD
Deadline
Not specified
Entry Scholarship - The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Merit-based

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Provided by university
Grant
40000 HKD
Deadline
Not specified
Cultural Ambassador Scholarship
Merit-based

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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)
Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education Future
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
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Merit-based

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Westpac Bicentennial Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
25 Mar 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
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Headway
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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1040 Abroad
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
02 Jul 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
15 Feb 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
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L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
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Anonymous Hope Fund
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
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Voice Talent Online
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
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Merit-based

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Pearl Lemon
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
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Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
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International Bipolar Foundation
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Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
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