MSU College trained lab technologist

MALAYSIA is seeing an increasing demand in the area of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) with career opportunities await graduates in numerous industries such as hospitals, clinics, public health laboratories, pharmaceutical or chemical industries, biotechnology companies, veterinary clinics, public or private research laboratories, colleges and universities, transplant and blood donor centres and fertility clinics.

Even though they do not often get involved with patients, medical laboratory technologists play a crucial role in the process of providing personal care. It is a great occupation for highly organised people who can perform the research that helps unravel the mysteries of the human body.

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology offered by MSU College is designed to make room for students who are interested in scientific discoveries and medical research.

It prepares students with well balanced diploma programme comprising academic knowledge with hands-on practical skills which will enhance student’s knowledge and skills.

The programme is a comprehensive educational experience with training and education in all levels of laboratory medicine, including Hematology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Transfusion Medicine, Cytology, and Chemical Pathology. The three-year programme aims to produce medical laboratory technologist who are competence and capable to meet the human capital needs of the country.

MLT use their knowledge to perform tests that help physicians to diagnose, monitor and treat disease, identify the source of infection, chemical analysis, and they can determine the patient’s blood type and ready for transfusion. MLTs also provide numerous diagnostic and therapeutic information which is very useful to the health care team.

At MSU College, students will experience a holistic learning experience, to build soft skills and critical thinking that required for a successful MLT.

The curriculum combine the knowledge of integrated education, health and education science lab. This is to produce versatile MLT equipped with adequate knowledge and skills.

Upon completion, students may proceed to a bachelor programme at Management and Science University (MSU) through the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences (FHLS) or International Medical School (IMS). Another opportunity for students is the progression to the Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme through IMS either in Shah Alam campus or in MSU offshore campus in Bangalore, India.

For more details, kindly visit our website at www.msucollege.edu.my or call 03-55136688.