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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Complete one module from elective group A |
2 |
30 hrs |
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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 |
--- |
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 |
--- |
Year 3 |
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Complete two modules from elective group B |
4 |
60 hrs |
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Immunohematology (Blood Bank) |
2 |
30 hrs |
--- |
Histopathology |
5 |
75 hrs |
BSPP1102 |
Laboratory Management |
3 |
45 hrs |
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Molecular Biology |
6 |
90 hrs |
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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 |
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Internship I |
5 |
500 hrs |
BSCC2101 |
Internship II |
5 |
500 hrs |
BSIL4101 |
Project Report I |
2 |
30 hrs |
BSCC2101 |
Project Report II |
2 |
30 hrs |
BSTL4101 |
Elective Modules - Group A |
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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 |
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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:
- 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