The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology at Universiti Malaya (UM), offered through the University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) Kolej Sains Kesihatan, is a 3-year full-time program. It combines theoretical, practical, and clinical training to prepare students to be Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) specializing in diagnostic laboratory sciences.
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters), Full Time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
GDG1014 - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
MDC1001 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
MDC1002 - Introduction to Biochemistry
MDC1010 - Laboratory Science & Instrumentation
MDC1011 - Laboratory Mathematics
MDC1012 - Pre-Clinical
GLM1002 - English Language for Communication
MDC1007 - Clinical Biochemistry I
MDC1013 - Cell Biology & Principles of Genetics
MDC1014 - Basic Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
MDC1015 - Clinical Laboratory Posting 1
MDX1001 - Principles of Laboratory Animal Science
MDX1002 - Introduction to Pharmacology & Toxicology
MDX1004 - Clinical Physiology Laboratory Science
GDG2002 - Fundamentals of Quality Management
MDC2001 - Clinical Biochemistry II
MDC2002 - Basic Medical Microbiology
MDC2004 - Immunology
MDC2011 - Basic Pathology
MDC2012 - Clinical Laboratory Posting 2
GDG2004 - Integrity and Anti-Corruption
MDC2006 - Transfusion Science & Blood Bank I
MDC2007 - Hematology I
MDC2009 - Clinical Microbiology
MDC2013 - Histopathology
MDC2014 - Clinical Laboratory Posting 3
MDC3001 - Transfusion Science & Blood Bank II
MDC3003 - Medical Parasitology
MDC3004 - Hematology II
MDC3011 - Cytopathology
MDC3012 - Introduction to Health Informatics
MDC3013 - Clinical Laboratory Posting 4
MDC3009 - Biostatistics & Epidemiology
MDC3014 - Research Methodology
MDC3015 - Professional Development
MDC3016 - Industrial Training
MDX3003 - Behavioral Psychology
MDX3004 - Patient Management
Career Prospects
Medical Laboratory Technologist / Technician
Clinical Laboratory Analyst
Histopathology Technician
Cytotechnology Specialist
Hematology Technologist
Microbiology Laboratory Technologist
Blood Bank / Transfusion Technologist
Biomedical Scientist Assistant
Quality Control / Laboratory Supervisor
Research Assistant in Medical or Clinical Labs
Diagnostic Laboratory Technician
Tuition Fee
Local
RM 56,104.20
Intake
Semester 1 (July) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.