| Course Name | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology |
| Approval Code | KPT/JPS/(PA 8492)03/13 |
| Duration of Study | 3 years |
| Awarding Body | AUCMS |
| Entry Qualification | Pass in SPM / SPMV with a minimum of 3 credits including BM and one Science subject or Pure Science
OR Pass in Pre-Science studies from local private higher education institutions approved by the Malaysian government with a minimum CGPA of 2.0 |
| Course Fee | RM45,000-00 |
| Medium of Teaching | English |
| Learning Methods | Lecture, Tutorial, Practical Exercise and Clinical Training (at hospitals) |
| Overview | This 3 years program is specially designed with the module created to train students to acquire a solid grasp in knowledge and skills to carry out a range of laboratory tests related to health care services. The students will be trained to effectively apply their skills to conduct health care tests using the most updated medical instruments. Within a health care environment, they are trained to perform routine diagnosis and performing tests that determine the identification of the symptoms. |
| Career Prospects | Graduates have the opportunity to gain employment as medical laboratory technologists in hospitals, private laboratories providers, health clinics, pharmaceutical companies. Alternatively, they can join the private sector in pharmaceutical sales or as sales consultant related to medical supply companies. For those incline to research, they may join higher education institutions or pharmaceutical companies.
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