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Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology (Medical Laboratory Technology) (2025/2026 intake and onwards)

Objectives Study Plan Module Description Placement

Programme Specification

International Recognition

This programme is positively evaluated by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES), Portugal.

Objectives

The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology (Medical Laboratory Technology) programme aims to prepare graduates to be qualified medical laboratory technicians, and technicians capable of conducting scientific and clinical researches.

Duration

4 years

Credit Requirements

136 credits

Teaching Language

Chinese and English

Mode

Day programme

Career Prospects

Medical laboratory technician career in hospital laboratory, government laboratory, private laboratory, educational and research institutes.

Study Plan

Module	Type	Hour	Credits
*Year 1*
Introduction to Laboratory Science Profession and Ethics	1	15 hrs	---
Basic Laboratory Techniques I	4	60 hrs	---
Basic Laboratory Techniques II	3	45 hrs	---
Microbiology	4	60 hrs	---
Organic Chemistry	3	45 hrs	---
Pathophysiology	4	60 hrs	---
Information Technology	3	45 hrs	---
English I	2	30 hrs	---
English II	2	30 hrs	---
Constitution and Basic Law	2	30 hrs	---
Chinese History and Culture	2	30 hrs	---
*Year 2*
Complete one module from elective group A	2	30 hrs	---
Analytical Chemistry	3	45 hrs	---
Clinical Chemistry	6	90 hrs	BSBC1102
Clinical Immunology	4	60 hrs	BSIM1102
Clinical Microbiology	6	90 hrs	BSMB1102
Clinical Microscopy	3	45 hrs	---
Clinical Hematology	6	90 hrs	---
Parasitology	2	30 hrs	---
Virology	2	30 hrs	---
Sustainable Development	2	30 hrs	---
English III	2	30 hrs	---
English IV	2	30 hrs	---
*Year 3*
Complete two modules from elective group B	4	60 hrs	---
Immunohematology (Blood Bank)	2	30 hrs	---
Histopathology	5	75 hrs	BSPP1102
Laboratory Management	3	45 hrs	---
Molecular Biology	6	90 hrs	---
Molecular Diagnostics	4	60 hrs	---
Public Health Analysis (Chemistry)	3	45 hrs	BSAC2101
Public Health Analysis (Microbiology)	4	60 hrs	BSMB1102
Biostatistics and Epidemiology	3	45 hrs	---
English V	2	30 hrs	---
English VI	2	30 hrs	---
*Year 4*
Internship I	5	500 hrs	BSCC2101 BSCI2102 BSCM2101 BSCM2102 BSHM2102 BSHP3101 BSBB3102 BSPH3101 BSPH3102
Internship II	5	500 hrs	BSIL4101
Project Report I	2	30 hrs	BSCC2101 BSCI2102 BSCM2101 BSCM2102 BSHM2102 BSHP3101 BSBB3102 BSPH3101 BSPH3102
Project Report II	2	30 hrs	BSTL4101
*Elective Modules - Group A*
College Chinese	2	30 hrs	---
Portuguese	2	30 hrs	---
Physical Education	2	30 hrs	---
Cultural Heritage	2	30 hrs	---
Introduction to Philosophy	2	30 hrs	---
Introduction to Sociology	2	30 hrs	---
*Elective Modules - Group B*
Introduction to Psychology	2	30 hrs	---
Clinical Nutrition	2	30 hrs	---
Food Safety	2	30 hrs	---
Research Methods	2	30 hrs	---
Public Health and Preventive Medicine	2	30 hrs	---
Health Education and Promotion	2	30 hrs	---
Total Credits			136

Students from this programme have worked on placements at the following organisations:

Macao

Hospital Conde S. Januário
Municipal Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government
Blood Transfusion Centre
Public Health Laboratory
Centro De Radiologia Oriental Lda.
The Macao Water Supply Company Limited
Kiang Wu Hospital

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