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
- 18 months
Part-time
- 36 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science View 9 other Masters in Biomedical Science in Hong Kong (SAR)

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Student insurance

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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

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.

Applications will be considered on the basis of the information (such as academic achievements, professional qualifications and work experience) provided in the application.

You may be required to attend an interview and/or test.

Departments will consider applications on a rolling basis until places are filled.

Some programmes will receive applications in two rounds

Tuition Fee

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International

120000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 HKD per credit during 18 months.
National

120000 HKD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6000 HKD per credit during 18 months.

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

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Medical Laboratory Science.

Available Scholarships

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