2 years (Full-time)
4 years (Part-time)
(Daytime course delivery)
A total of 78 credit-units
Subject to the latest announcement by the University
This Master of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MASCMLSF) programme focuses on the practical application of knowledge and skills in the real-world clinical diagnostic laboratory. It is designed to equip students with the advanced technical and analytical skills necessary for performing complex laboratory tests and working in clinical diagnostic laboratory settings. It involves hands-on training in various areas of laboratory science, such as clinical chemistry and immunology, haematology and transfusion science, histopathology and cytology, medical microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. The curriculum is specifically integrated with clinical placement in hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, extending beyond the local vicinity to the Great Bay Area, which is essential for those pursuing their careers in medical laboratory science. The programme is seeking accreditation from Hong Kong Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) Board. The MASc programme is designed to achieve the accreditation criteria set by the Hong Kong Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLT) Board. The accreditation process for the BSc programme by the Board is currently in progress. For registration as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the Board, students are required to achieve a grade of C or higher in all the courses in the programme upon graduation.
Upon successfully completing the programme, students should be able to:
Students will learn through full-time or part-time face-to-face mode with online support. Regular lectures and tutorials are available in all prescribed courses, except the dissertation project, and the clinical placement and reflective practice courses. Hands-on workshops and laboratory sessions are available in certain courses. The face-to-face mode of teaching aims to provide opportunities for students to discuss academic issues with their lecturers and acquire practical laboratory skills. All the prescribed courses will also be supported by the HKMU Online Learning Environment (OLE) which provides online discussion for interaction among students and between lecturers and students. This allows discussion of theories explained in the courses, their applications and evaluations. The dissertation project will be conducted under the close supervision of academic staff, allowing students to develop independent research skills and apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems. The Clinical placements provide students with essential real-life experience in professional settings, fostering the development of practical competencies and reflective practice.
To enter the programme, an applicant should:
#Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face or online admission interview after submitting applications. Applicants must have passed the admission interview for successful application.
Proficiency Test | Minimum score |
|---|---|
English Language Subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) | Level 3 |
TOEFL – paper-based* | 550 |
TOEFL – paper delivered* | 60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections) |
TOEFL – internet based*^ | 79 |
IELTS*^ | 6.0 |
CET-6* | 430 |
or equivalent | |
Note: https://admissions.hkmu.edu.hk/tpg/entry-requirements/
*Test results are accepted for 2 years from the date of the test.
^Test result of TOEFL iBT Home edition or IELTS Online is not accepted.
A total of 78 credit-units from core, electives, clinical placement, and dissertation project
Course Code | Course Title | Credit-units | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Compulsory Courses (51 credit-units) | |||||
SCI 8021NEF | Molecular Diagnostic Technology | 3 | |||
SCI 8022NEF | Frontiers in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 3 | |||
SCI 8023NEF | Laboratory Management and Accreditation | 3 | |||
SCI 8030NEF | Human Biochemistry | 3 | |||
SCI 8032NEF | Pathophysiology | 3 | |||
SCI 8036NEF | Medical Virology | 3 | |||
SCI 8041NEF | Clinical Chemistry – Theory | 3 | |||
SCI 8042NEF | Clinical Chemistry – Practical | 3 | |||
SCI 8043NEF | Haematology and Transfusion Science – Theory | 3 | |||
SCI 8044NEF | Haematology and Transfusion Science – Practical | 3 | |||
SCI 8045NEF | Histopathology and Cytology – Theory | 3 | |||
SCI 8046NEF | Histopathology and Cytology – Practical | 3 | |||
SCI 8047NEF | Medical Microbiology – Theory | 3 | |||
SCI 8048NEF | Medical Microbiology – Practical | 3 | |||
SCI 8050NEF | Molecular Diagnosis of Human Diseases | 3 | |||
SCI 8051NEF | Medical Genetics | 3 | |||
SCI 8052NEF | Bioinformatics and Biostatistics | 3 | |||
Clinical Placement (12 credit-units) | |||||
SCI 8054NEF | Clinical Chemistry – Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice | 3 | |||
SCI 8055NEF | Haematology – Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice | 3 | |||
SCI 8056NEF | Histopathology – Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice | 3 | |||
SCI 8057NEF | Medical Microbiology – Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice | 3 | |||
Dissertation Project (9 credit-units) | |||||
SCI 8029NEF | Dissertation in Medical Laboratory Science | 9 | |||
Elective Courses (Any 6 credit-units from the list below) | |||||
SCI 8015NEF | Human Anatomy | 3 | |||
SCI 8021NEF | Human Physiology | 3 | |||
SCI 8031NEF | Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 | |||
SCI 8034NEF | Medical Bioinformatics and Laboratory Informatics | 3 | |||
SCI 8035NEF | Medical Immunology | 3 | |||
SCI 8037NEF | Public Health and Infection Control | 3 | |||
SCI 8038NEF | Cells in Health and Disease | 3 | |||
SCI 8039NEF | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 | |||
Remarks: The programme structure is subject to timely review
Graduates from the programme will embark on career in performing medical laboratory and diagnostic tests. There will be a diverse range of career prospects in government/hospital/private medical laboratories, biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in the roles of technical specialists and consultants. Additionally, graduates will have the option to further pursue doctoral/master studies in medical science and biotechnology related areas.
