Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Medical Laboratory Science

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims & Learning Outcomes

Medical laboratory scientists perform laboratory analyses of clinical samples, which aid in disease diagnosis, treatment, risk assessment and the study of underlying disease mechanisms.

This programme aims to equip graduates to become medical laboratory scientists who practise competently and with integrity. Graduates of the programme possess the knowledge, skills, reasoning abilities and professional attitudes needed to provide qualified healthcare services to the public.

Programme Characteristics

This programme is the first government-funded full-time undergraduate programme in medical laboratory science in Hong Kong.

The programme curriculum consists of university-based education and medical laboratory science-specific subjects, which are integrated with clinical training in medical laboratories in Hong Kong.

To develop students’ global perspectives, the programme also provides students with the opportunity to engage in overseas exchange activities and participate in clinical attachments in overseas hospital laboratories.