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Overview
Medical Laboratory Science programme is offered at at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
Key facts:
A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skill
- To develop specialists in their respective professional disciplines to enhance their career paths;
- To broaden students' exposure to health science and technology to enable them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work; and
- To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work.
Students develop intellectually, professionally and personally while advancing their knowledge and skills in Medical Laboratory Science. The specific aims of this award are:
- To broaden and deepen students' knowledge and expertise in Medical Laboratory Science;
- To introduce students to advances in selected areas of diagnostic laboratory techniques;
- To develop in students an integrative and collaborative team approach to the investigation of common diseases;
- To foster an understanding of the management concepts that are relevant to clinical laboratories; and
- To develop students' skills in communication, critical analysis and problem solving.
B. Professional Development
- To develop students' ability in critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices;
- To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them;
- To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services; and
- To develop students' ability to assume a managerial level of practice.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Integrated Medical Laboratory Science
- Advanced Topics in Health Technology
- Clinical Applications of Molecular Diagnostics in Healthcare
- Clinical Chemistry
- Epidemiology
- Haematology & Transfusion Science
- Histopathology & Cytology
- Immunology
- Medical Microbiology
- Molecular Technology in the Clinical Laboratory
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 30 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
30 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedicine View 11 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in Hong Kong (SAR)Academic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
- As for the Master's degree or Postgraduate Diploma, the basic requirement is a Bachelor's degree from an institution that is recognised by PolyU.
Tuition Fee
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International
20850 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 695 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
18930 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 631 USD per credit during 12 months.
- HK$4,900 per credit for local students
- HK$5,400 per credit for non-local students
Living costs for Hong Kong
13720 - 23419 HKD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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