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BSc Medical Laboratory Science

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BSc Medical Laboratory Science

Department: Medical Laboratory and Health Sciences

BSc Medical Laboratory Science is listed in UENR’s published programme catalogue.

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Overview

Laboratory investigation of clinical samples to support diagnosis and patient care.

Who this programme is for

Medical Laboratory Science may suit you if you want to contribute to healthcare through precise scientific investigation. It calls for concentration, integrity and respect for the fact that careful handling of a sample or result can matter deeply to another person’s care.

Subject areas

  • Haematology
  • Microbiology
  • Clinical chemistry
  • Histotechnology

Careers & further study

  • Medical laboratory practice: Work towards authorised laboratory testing roles that support clinical teams, subject to professional registration, licensing and the employer’s scope of practice.
  • Laboratory quality support: Help maintain records, check procedures and investigate quality concerns so laboratory information is dependable.
  • Public health laboratory work: Contribute to laboratory-based monitoring or investigation of health concerns within the responsibilities of an appropriately registered role.
  • Biomedical research support: Assist research teams with laboratory investigations and reliable documentation, with further training for specialist research responsibilities.

Industries

  • Hospitals and diagnostic laboratories
  • Public health laboratories
  • Biomedical research
  • Laboratory quality services
  • Diagnostic equipment and reagent suppliers

Further study

Further study may be possible in medical laboratory science, biomedical science, public health or related research fields, subject to entry requirements and programme availability. The degree alone does not confer independent diagnostic authority or permission to practise; current professional registration, licensing and scope-of-practice requirements must be satisfied.

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