Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science)

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Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science)

Overview

Course Date:
19 Oct 2020 to 31 Mar 2021
Registration Period:
TBA
Duration/Frequency:
TBA
Mode of Training:
Classroom
Venue:
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Funding:
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The Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) is a multi-campus experience where it combines the strengths of five polytechnics’ curricula and aims to equip participants with the knowledge and technical skills to support the needs of the biomedical science industry, particularly in medical laboratory science. This course is relevant for individuals who are keen to pursue a career in diagnostic clinical laboratories or other related fields in biomedical research and technology.

Class schedule:
Lessons are conducted via Home-Based Learning (HBL), eLearning and onsite for practical or project lessons. The course will commence in April 2023.

Days of Lessons	Duration
3 to 4 week days at respective polytechnics that offer the Modular Certificate*	6:00 pm - 10:00 pm or 6.30 pm- 10:00 pm
Saturday (where necessary for lessons or assessments)*	9:00 am – 1:00 pm or 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm

*Timetable is subjected to change by the respective polytechnic in this joint-polytechnic course

Please refer to RP's website here.

Course Objective

Course Outline

The Diploma in Applied Science (Medical Laboratory Science) comprises of five Modular Certificates (MCs) that focuses on a specific area of expertise that will enable participants to acquire the relevant knowledge and skills. Each MC is conducted by a different polytechnic and comprises of three to four modules.

180hours)	Modules	Conducted by
Histotechnology and Cytotechnology	Human Body Systems in Health and Disease (45 hours) Laboratory Management and Operations (45 hours) Principles of Histotechnology &Cytotechnology (90 hours)	Republic Polytechnic (RP)
Diagnostic Clinical Chemistry	Biochemistry (60 hours) Analytical Biochemistry for Clinical Sciences (45 hours) Clinical Chemistry and Instrumentation (75 hours)	Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP)
Medical Microbiology	Basic Microbiology (30 hours) Microbiology Technology (45 hours) Clinical Microbiology (60 hours) Biosafety (45 hours)	Temasek Polytechnic (TP)
Molecular Diagnostics	Molecular Bioscience (60 hours) Molecular Techniques (60 hours) Clinical Applications of Molecular Testing (60 hours)	Ngee Ann Polytechnic (NP)
Haematology and Immuno-haematology	Immunology (60 hours) Blood Banking (60 hours) Haematology (60 hours)	Singapore Polytechnic (SP)

Please click here for module synopsis.

Minimum Requirements

Certification / Accreditation

Suitable for

Course Fees

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Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. Click on “Register” to apply.

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation through email.

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