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

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