Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
Course ID : (R3/0914/4/0028)(06/28)(A8542)
Campus: SEGi College Sarawak
Levels of Study: Diploma
Course Overview
Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) is one of the several professions listed under the allied health science (AHS) group. This profession is not well known among the general public because many of the tasks performed are done behind the scene, unlike the Nurses and Medical Assistant profession. Medical Laboratory Technologist is the backbone of the medical laboratory service as the MLT’s are involved at all levels of the laboratory services from the pre-clinical, clinical right up to the post clinical stage. Medical Laboratory Technologist is an AHS professional who is involved in the process of diagnosing for treatment, rehabilitation and prevention through clinical laboratory tests.
MLT’s main function is to run diagnostic tests in the laboratories of hospitals and health clinics to produce test results to help doctors make a diagnosis of a disease. This diagnostic test is conducted on a wide variety of specimens such as blood, urine, body fluids, feces (stool) and tissue samples, depending on the type of test that will be performed. MLTs are responsible for ensuring the suitability of the specimens obtained from patients for the test that is to be performed and the accurate results is given at the fastest possible time the medical officer to ensure effective treatment.
The programme includes a 28-week Medical Laboratory Placement in Year 3.
Entry requirements
SPM with pass in Bahasa Malaysia and English and 5 credits including Mathematics and Science
O-Level / UEC with pass in Bahasa Malaysia or English and 3 credits including Mathematics and Science
Related SKM Level 3
Certificate related to Health Sciences with minimum CGPA 2.75
MQA-APEL T4
Programme structure and modules
Year 1
Applied Digital Skills
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology
Chemistry / Introduction to Pharmacology
Research Methodology
Growth Mindset / Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Anatomy and Physiology
Biostatistics
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Introduction to Health Informatics
Immunology
Medical Microbiology 1
Year 2
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International students)
Malaysia Studies 2 (Local students)
Hematology 1
Immunohematology 1
Cytology 1
Industrial Revolution 4.0 in Malaysia
Biochemistry 1
Medical Parasitology 1
Histopathology 1
Clinical Placement 1
Year 3
Co-curriculum Management
Cytology 2
Medical Microbiology 2
Biochemistry 2
Histopathology 2
Medical Parasitology 2
Hematology 2
Immunohematology 2
Clinical Placement 2
Financial Aid / Funding
PTPTN
EPF
HRDF
SEGi Monthly Installment
Low Initial Payment
Career opportunities
Graduates may find employment in Government Hospitals, Private Laboratories, Reference Laboratories, Research Assistant Technical Service of Medical Supplier and Manufacturers, Product Development and Pharmaceutical companies.
Information on accreditation
Intakes & Orientation Dates
Intakes
14/1/2025 20/5/2025 9/9/2025
Orientation Dates
13/1/2025 19/5/2025 8/9/2025
Intakes
18/1/2025 24/5/2025 13/9/2025
Orientation Dates
18/1/2025 24/5/2025 13/9/2025
Healthcare Professionals with a Heart
The 3-H approach—Head, Heart, and Hands—is at the core of our education philosophy. By integrating knowledge (Head), compassion & values (Heart), and practical skills (Hands), we produce healthcare professionals that are well-rounded, capable of delivering high-quality care and ready to make a positive impact in their patients’ lives.