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

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-06 00:00:00

More details

Local Jupas: 4 December: Deadline for submission of Jupas applications.

Language

English

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80

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Credits

125 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hong Kong, Hong Kong (SAR)

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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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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

175000 HKD / year

≈ 175000 HKD / year
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Citizens or residents

44500 HKD / year

≈ 44500 HKD / year

Living costs

Hong Kong

Hong Kong (SAR)

13720 - 23419 HKD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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