Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Post Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Post Diploma is a Bachelor program taught at University of Technology Jamaica, Jamaica. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (2 years full-time) options.

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (Post Diploma) is a full-time program spanning two years over four semesters. It is designed for those who have completed a diploma in Medical Technology and seek to advance their knowledge in areas such as Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Histotechnology, Immunohematology, and Medical Microbiology. The course combines face-to-face lectures and tutorials with interdisciplinary modules including Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory, Principles of Health Care Management, Ethics for Health Care Professionals, College Mathematics, Information Technology, and Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing. Students undertake a major research capstone project, gaining practical research experience. The program prepares graduates for managing clinical laboratories and meeting professional demands locally, regionally, and internationally.

Modules

• Clinical Chemistry
• Haematology
• Histotechnology
• Immunohematology
• Medical Microbiology
• Quality Assurance in the Clinical Laboratory
• Principles of Health Care Management
• Ethics for Health Care Professionals
• College Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Critical Thinking, Reading and Writing

The minimum requirements for admission in Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Post Diploma at University of Technology Jamaica for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by University of Technology Jamaica.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by University of Technology Jamaica as pre-requiste for admission in Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology Post Diploma.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

CAST/UTech Diploma in Medical Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution PLUS two years post-diploma work experience in a clinical laboratory.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.utech.edu.jm/course-of-study/bachelor-of-science-in-medical-technology-post-diploma

• Research assistants in medical and scientific research
• Teaching assistants
• Licenced medical technologist in public and private medical laboratories
• Scientific officers in industrial laboratories