AS114205
Higher Diploma in Biomedical Science

Programme Aims

The programme aims to equip students with wide range of knowledge, skills and techniques in biomedical science including biomedical analysis and medical testing.

The programme is designed with an emphasis on generic and language training, whole-person development and workplace experience to better prepare students for further studies and employment after graduation.
 

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Category
Vocational Professionals Admission Scheme
Duration of Study
2 Years
Mode of Study
Full Time
Offering Campus(es) / Venue(s)
IVE (Sha Tin)
Entrance Requirements

Please refer to General Entrance Requirement

Career Prospects

Graduates may be employed as medical laboratory assistants, research assistants, technicians in quality control and product development, product specialists.

Articulation

Graduates may apply for further study in local or overseas universities and other Bachelor Degrees listed below:

  • BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science offered by Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom;
  • BSc (Hons) in Human Biology offered by Queen's University Belfast, United Kingdom;
  • BMedSc offered by the Queensland University of Technology, Australia;
  • BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science offered by the University of Ulster, United Kingdom;
  • BSc (Hons) in Biomedical Science offered by the Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom;  
  • BSc (Hons) in Biological Science offered by the Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom; and
  • BSc (Hons) in Applied Microbiology offered by the Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom.
Professional Recognition

Graduates are eligible to apply for Intermediate membership of Australian Institute of Medical Scientists.

Note
  1. Students may be required to attend classes on other VTC campuses. VTC reserves the right to cancel any programme, revise programme title, content or change the offering institute(s) / campus(es) / class venue(s) if circumstances so warrant.
Curriculum
  • Statistics
  • Human Physiology
  • Human Anatomy for Medical Scientist
  • Essential Biochemistry for Medical Scientist
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Effective Oral Interaction
  • Whole Person Development - MindShift: Achieving Personal Growth & Effectiveness
  • IT Essentials - health-and-life-sciences
  • Clinical Immunology
  • Cell Biology
  • Pathophysiology
  • Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation
  • Safety and Professional Practices in Biomedical Science
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Conversation and Reports
  • Essential Workplace Communication: Digital Written Correspondence
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part A)
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Storytelling and Job Search
  • Whole Person Development - Collaboration, Teamwork & Social Engagement (Part B)
  • Introduction to Public Health
  • Molecular Technologies for the Clinical Laboratory
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Project
  • Vocational Chinese Communication: Putonghua Presentation, Administrative and Technical Text Writing
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Proposal and Report Writing
  • Enrichment Module A
  • Molecular Biology and Diagnostics
  • Histopathology and Clinical Cytology
  • Haematology
  • Medical Genetics
  • Project
  • Professional Workplace Communication: Pitching and Persuasive Presentation
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Whole Person Development - Enhancing Competencies in the 21st Century Workplace
  • Enrichment Module B

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