Medical laboratory scientists play a vital role in hospitals and diagnostic laboratories
in both public and private sectors. They perform diagnostic and health screening
tests, which are essential in disease diagnosis, treatment evaluation and medical
research.
Our programme is the first full-time Government-funded programme in medical
laboratory science (MLS) in Hong Kong. Our graduates are eligible for direct
registration (Part II) with the Medical Laboratory Technologists Board of Hong Kong.
Medical laboratory scientists perform diagnostic tests in clinical laboratories in
the following key disciplines:
1. Cellular Pathology (細胞病理學)
Preparing tissue or cell samples for microscopic examination to investigate
the cause of disease due to cellular alterations.
2. Clinical Chemistry (臨床化學)
Measuring biomarkers in biological fluids and studying clinical toxicology to
provide a clear biochemical picture for diagnosis.
3. Haematology and Transfusion Science (血液及輸血科學)
Examining blood cells and coagulation factors for the diagnosis of blood
disorders. In transfusion science, scientists perform blood typing and
compatibility tests for patients and donors.
4. Medical Microbiology and Virology (醫療微生物及病毒學)
Studying the causes of infectious diseases by investigating clinincal samples
for the presence of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.
5. Molecular Diagnostics (分子診斷)
Scientists analyse specific genetic sequences in the clinical samples to
identify pathogens or genetic mutations associated with diseases.
Graduates are eligible for :
1. Registration in the Part II register of the Medical Laboratory
Technologists Board, Hong Kong
2. Application of Licentiate Membership of the Institute of
Biomedical Science (IBMS), UK
3. Certification examination of the American Society for Clinical
Pathology International (ASCP i )
• Medical laboratory science (public and private sectors)
• Medical biotechnology
• Pharmaceutical industry
• Environmental science
• Agricultural and food testing industry
• Research and further study at postgraduate level
The BSc (Hons) in MLS programme requries students to complete 125 academic credits and 10 clinical credits for
work-integrated education attachment to graduate. The academic credits include General University Requirement (GUR)
subjects, Discipline-Specific Requirement (DSR) subjects, and electives.
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 (Summer)
• Exploring Medical Laboratory Science • Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation
• Human Anatomy • General Chemistry
• Human Physiology • Introduction to Clinical Chemistry
• Laboratory Techniques & Safety
• Cells in Health & Disease • Biostatistics • Clinical Attachment
• Human Biochemistry • Medical Microbiology: Concepts & Principles
• Immunology • Interpretative & Practical Medical Microbiology
• Introduction to Medical Microbiology • Introduction to Haematology
• Interpretative & Practical Clinical Chemistry • Molecular Biology in Medicine
• Clinical Chemistry: Concepts & Principles
• Haematology: Concepts & Principles • Cellular Pathology: Concepts & Principles • Clinical Attachment
• Interpretative & Practical Haematology • Interpretative & Practical Cellular Pathology
• Introduction to Cellular Pathology • Medical Virology
• Introduction to Clinical Research
• Pathophysiology
• Introduction to Interdisciplinary Cancer • Honours Project
Research (elective) • Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
• Human Genetics • Current topics in Laboratory Medicine (elective)
• Molecular Diagnosis of Human Disease
• Bioinformatics for Molecular Diagnostics
• Cellular Technology for Biomedical Research (elective)
JUPAS - General entrance requirements Preferred subjects with highest weighting
in admission score calculation
• Chinese Language
• English Language
• Mathematics
• Mathematics (M1/M2)
e-Prospectus
• Biology
• Chemistry
Normal colour vision is not one of the admission criteria, but
applicants should note that normal colour vision may be required for
• Combined Science (Biology and Chemistry)
employment in medical laboratory profession.
Cont ac t Infor m at ion
Department of Health Technology and Informatics
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Website : www.polyu.edu.hk/hti
Tel : (852) 3400 8578
Email : [email protected]
