Diploma in Bioanalytical Laboratory Technology

The Universe as a laboratory to the inquisitive mind

Learn the necessary integration fundamental aspects of molecular biology, immunology, biochemistry and analytical sciences involved in laboratory work together with modules having practical components and a laboratory-based project to provide students with hand-on laboratory work experience This programme has been designed to cover a variety of laboratory skills and techniques required to conduct laboratory sampling and testing in most industry sectors.

Career Prospects

  • Equipped with this Diploma, awardees will be able to integrate confidently in a variety of working environments, such as: diagnostic department of private and public health institutes, academic laboratories, food testing laboratory, biotechnology and research facilities.

Objectives

Perform microbiological tests
Apply routine analytical techniques
Perform chemical and quality control tests
Perform biological procedures
Process and analysis of human samples
Prepare, standardize and use solutions and reagents
Process, interpret and report data
Develop and maintain laboratory documentation
Plan and conduct laboratory work safely

Requirements

  • As per UTM‘Admissions Regulations’ and 'Admissions to Certificate and Diploma Programmes'.

Curriculum

19 Lessons2 Years (FT)

Level 1

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Basic Laboratory Techniques
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Laboratory Mathematics
Health Information, Communication and Technology
Fundamentals of Immunology
Methods in Cellular Biology
Genetics and Bioinformatics
Microbiology
Laboratory Management and Practices I

Level 2