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

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

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Basic Laboratory Techniques I

4

60 hrs

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Basic Laboratory Techniques II

3

45 hrs

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Microbiology

4

60 hrs

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Organic Chemistry

3

45 hrs

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Pathophysiology

4

60 hrs

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Information Technology

3

45 hrs

---

English I

2

30 hrs

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English II

2

30 hrs

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Constitution and Basic Law

2

30 hrs

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Chinese History and Culture

2

30 hrs

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Year 2

Complete one module from elective group A

2

30 hrs

---

Analytical Chemistry

3

45 hrs

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Clinical Chemistry

6

90 hrs

BSBC1102

Clinical Immunology

4

60 hrs

BSIM1102

Clinical Microbiology

6

90 hrs

BSMB1102

Clinical Microscopy

3

45 hrs

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Clinical Hematology

6

90 hrs

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Parasitology

2

30 hrs

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Virology

2

30 hrs

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Sustainable Development

2

30 hrs

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English III

2

30 hrs

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English IV

2

30 hrs

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Year 3

Complete two modules from elective group B

4

60 hrs

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Immunohematology (Blood Bank)

2

30 hrs

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Histopathology

5

75 hrs

BSPP1102

Laboratory Management

3

45 hrs

---

Molecular Biology

6

90 hrs

---

Molecular Diagnostics

4

60 hrs

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Public Health Analysis (Chemistry)

3

45 hrs

BSAC2101

Public Health Analysis (Microbiology)

4

60 hrs

BSMB1102

Biostatistics and Epidemiology

3

45 hrs

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English V

2

30 hrs

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English VI

2

30 hrs

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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

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Portuguese

2

30 hrs

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Physical Education

2

30 hrs

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Cultural Heritage

2

30 hrs

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Introduction to Philosophy

2

30 hrs

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Introduction to Sociology

2

30 hrs

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Elective Modules - Group B

Introduction to Psychology

2

30 hrs

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Clinical Nutrition

2

30 hrs

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Food Safety

2

30 hrs

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Research Methods

2

30 hrs

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Public Health and Preventive Medicine

2

30 hrs

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Health Education and Promotion

2

30 hrs

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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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