Medical Laboratory Science

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.