DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHOLOGY

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DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHOLOGY



Programme Overview

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

  1. GDG1014 - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  2. MDC1001 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
  3. MDC1002 - Introduction to Biochemistry
  4. MDC1010 - Laboratory Science & Instrumentation
  5. MDC1011 - Laboratory Mathematics
  6. MDC1012 - Pre-Clinical
  1. GLM1002 - English Language for Communication
  2. MDC1007 - Clinical Biochemistry I
  3. MDC1013 - Cell Biology & Principles of Genetics
  4. MDC1014 - Basic Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
  5. MDC1015 - Clinical Laboratory Posting 1    
  6. MDX1001 - Principles of Laboratory Animal Science
  7. MDX1002 - Introduction to Pharmacology & Toxicology
  8. MDX1004 - Clinical Physiology Laboratory Science
  1. GDG2002 - Fundamentals of Quality Management
  2. MDC2001 - Clinical Biochemistry II
  3. MDC2002 - Basic Medical Microbiology
  4. MDC2004 - Immunology
  5. MDC2011 - Basic Pathology
  6. MDC2012 - Clinical Laboratory Posting 2
  1. GDG2004 - Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  2. MDC2006 - Transfusion Science & Blood Bank I
  3. MDC2007 - Hematology I
  4. MDC2009 - Clinical Microbiology
  5. MDC2013 - Histopathology
  6. MDC2014 - Clinical Laboratory Posting 3
  1. MDC3001 - Transfusion Science & Blood Bank II
  2. MDC3003 - Medical Parasitology
  3. MDC3004 - Hematology II
  4. MDC3011 - Cytopathology
  5. MDC3012 - Introduction to Health Informatics
  6. MDC3013 - Clinical Laboratory Posting 4
  1. MDC3009 - Biostatistics & Epidemiology
  2. MDC3014 - Research Methodology
  3. MDC3015 - Professional Development
  4. MDC3016 - Industrial Training    
  5. MDX3003 - Behavioral Psychology
  6. 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.

Academic Calendar for Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Entry Requirement

General Requirements:

1. All students are required to sit for the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) and meet the required MUET band score for their respective programmes, as indicated at the bottom of this page, in order to graduate.

2. Students with IGCSE/O-Level or other equivalent qualifications who did not sit for SPM, must obtain at least Grade C in Bahasa Melayu and pass History in SPM in order to graduate.
SPM (Current Year / Not From Current Year)

Malaysian citizen

AND

A pass in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

AND


Obtain at least a Grade C in all of the following subjects: 

  • Malay Language
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology


AND


A pass in History subject


N/A