Overview

This Health Care, Biomedical Laboratory Science course from Novia University of Applied Sciences studies are based on biomedical laboratory science supported with knowledge in biomedical sciences, and the work includes collecting specimens, performing diagnostic testing, as well as performing near-patient examinations in the presence of the patient.

Students will gain the knowledge required to be responsible for the laboratory examination process, which includes everything from informing and supervising patients during a laboratory examination to obtaining a result that is deemed reliable. Laboratory test results yield information for detecting, diagnosing, monitoring, or treatment of disease.

Career Opportunities:

A graduated Biomedical Laboratory Scientist is qualified to work in clinical laboratories in hospitals and in other health care centers, as a member of a research project, as well as with sales and development activities in companies that sell equipment and instruments for the laboratories. At the moment there are a lot of job opportunities in Finland, but also in other countries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Pathology
Cell Biology
Nursing Care
Microbes and microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00

More details

No application for 2026.

Language

English

PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Credits

210 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Vaasa, Finland

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Health Administration

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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

PTE Academic

55

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To fulfill the general eligibility requirements for Bachelor's degree studies at a University of Applied Sciences, you have completed at least one of the following:

the studies required for graduating from a Finnish upper secondary school or a Matriculation Examination;
an International Baccalaureate (IB) degree and/or graduated from IB high school;
a European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma;
a Reifeprüfung (RP) or Deutsche Internationale Abitur (DIA) degree;
You need to have good English language skills. In order to be successful in your studies, your English language skills should be at least at level B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

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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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Applies to you

Non-residents

10000 EUR / year

≈ 10000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Vaasa

Finland

680 - 990 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Living costs

Vaasa

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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