Train as a lab technologist
MALAYSIA is seeing a rising demand in the area of Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) with career opportunities awaiting 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.
Although 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 suitable occupation for organised people who can perform the research that helps unravel the mysteries of the human body.
The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology offered by MSU College is designed to make room for students interested in scientific discoveries and medical research.
It prepares students with wellbalanced diploma programmes comprising academic knowledge with hands-on practical skills, which will enhance their knowledge and skills.
The programme is a comprehensive educational experience with training and education in all levels of laboratory medicine, including haematology, microbiology, parasitology, transfusion medicine, cytology and chemical pathology.
The three-year programme aims to produce medical laboratory technologists who are competent and capable to meet the human capital needs of the country.
Medical laboratory technologists use their knowledge to perform tests that help physicians diagnose, monitor and treat disease, identify the source of infection, carry out chemical analysis and also determine the patient's blood type and prepare for transfusion.
Medical laboratory technologists also provide numerous diagnostic and therapeutic information, which is very useful to the healthcare team.
At MSU College, students will experience a holistic learning experience to build soft skills and critical thinking required for a successful medical laboratory technologist.
The curriculum combines the knowledge of integrated education, health and education science lab. This is to produce versatile medical laboratory technologists equipped with adequate knowledge and skills.
Upon completion, students may proceed to a bachelor programme at Management & 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.
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