Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Programme Aims

This award is offered within the Postgraduate Scheme in Health Technology, which aims to provide professionals in Medical Imaging, Radiotherapy, Medical Laboratory Science, Health Technology, as well as others interested in health technology, with an opportunity to develop advanced levels of knowledge and skills.

A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skill

• To develop specialists in their respective professional disciplines to enhance their career paths;
• To broaden students' exposure to health science and technology to enable them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work; and
• To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work.

Students develop intellectually, professionally and personally while advancing their knowledge and skills in Medical Laboratory Science. The specific aims of this award are:

• To broaden and deepen students' knowledge and expertise in Medical Laboratory Science;
• To introduce students to advances in selected areas of diagnostic laboratory techniques;
• To develop in students an integrative and collaborative team approach to the investigation of common diseases;
• To foster an understanding of the management concepts that are relevant to clinical laboratories; and
• To develop students' skills in communication, critical analysis and problem solving.

B. Professional Development

• To develop students' ability in critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices;
• To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them;
• To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services; and
• To develop students' ability to assume a managerial level of practice.

C. Evidence-based Practice

• To equip students with the necessary research skills to enable them to perform evidence-based practice in the delivery of healthcare service.

D. Personal Development

• To provide channels for practicing professionals to continuously develop themselves while at work; and
• To allow graduates to develop themselves further after graduation.

Characteristics

Our laboratories are well-equipped to support students in their studies, research and dissertations. Our specialised equipment includes a flow cytometer, cell culture facilities; basic and advanced instruments for molecular biology research (including thermal cyclers, DNA sequencers, real-time PCR systems and an automatic mutation detection system), micro plate systems for ELISA work, HPLC, FPLC, tissue processors, automatic cell analysers, a preparative ultracentrifuge and an automated biochemical analyser.

Recognition

This programme is accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (UK), and graduates are eligible to apply for Membership of the Institute.