June 2025
This MSc/ PGDip Medical Laboratory Science prepares you to work in the exciting field of clinical laboratories. These laboratories are increasingly important in the research, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases. Our online MSc / PGDip will delve into the techniques used by companies working in clinical analysis, collection of biological samples, biochemical tests, and specific analyses in haematology, immunology, parasitology, biochemistry and molecular biology. With this course, you will train in one of the fields with the highest demand for qualified professionals and excellent career prospects.
THE ROUTE TO YOUR FUTURE
Why enrol in our MSc / PGDip Medical Laboratory Science? Because in addition to having prestigious professors and a curriculum aimed at preventing student drop-out, we guide our students towards achieving their professional goals.
Learn more about the employability plan you'll benefit from the moment you sign up.
Characteristics of the MSc Medical Laboratory Science
Audio visual study material
- You will have access to many hours of audio visual materials, which are essential teaching materials. Thus, you can study wherever and whenever you want.
Practical activities
- Approximately twice a week you will carry out practical activities that will be reviewed and evaluated by your specialized teachers.
Complementary material
- Class summaries, articles to stay up-to-date... You will have everything you need to keep on learning.
Master class
- You will learn from well-known experts in the medical sector thanks to our master classes, which you can watch as many times as you want.
MSc / PGDip final project
- At the end of the course you will conduct a research project on a topic of your interest. One of our teachers will supervise your project.
What clinical laboratory equipment will you use?
In our MSc Medical Laboratory Science syllabus, you will find a specific section dedicated to the diverse equipment and materials of a clinical laboratory. In the introductory module, you will also learn the basics of cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising laboratory equipment and materials.
To further develop your knowledge, you will also have the opportunity to carry out professional internships in a range of companies. This way, you will be able to become familiar with the different machines and the most advanced equipment used for spectroscopy and centrifugation, as well as with mixing, separation, vacuum, and thermal techniques.
More and more clinical laboratories demand qualified professionals. With this MSc or PGDip Medical Laboratory Science, you have the opportunity to get key training to enter the job market and apply for important positions in the healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors.
Some job opportunities available to Medical Laboratory experts can be found in hospital laboratories, research centre laboratories, genetic engineering technology centres, pharmaceutical laboratories, assisted reproduction centres, and forensic laboratories, to name a few.