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
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Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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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/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 160000 HKD per year during 48 months. -
National
42100 HKD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 42100 HKD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Hong Kong
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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