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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences Full Time

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

at University of Technology Jamaica · Jamaica

Duration

4 years full-time

Intake

—

Mode

Full Time

About this program

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is a full-time undergraduate program over four years at University of Technology, Jamaica. The course is delivered in person through classroom and laboratory teaching, tutorials, practical sessions, and includes a six-month clinical internship at approved medical laboratories. Students study theoretical and practical modules in Clinical Chemistry, Haematology, Histotechnology, Immunohematology, Medical Microbiology, quality assurance, and ethical principles in patient care. The course also includes a compulsory major research capstone project to develop research skills. Graduates can work in hospital and private labs, food and beverage industry, research, public health, or education sectors.

Modules

  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Haematology
  • Histotechnology
  • Immunohematology
  • Medical Microbiology
  • Quality Assurance
  • Ethical Considerations in Patient Care

Entry requirements

  • 5 CSEC/GCE O-Level passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Human & Social Biology and one other approved subject.
  • An interview is required.

Career outcomes

  • Research assistants in medical and scientific research
  • Teaching assistants
  • Laboratory specialists in haematology
  • Laboratory specialists in histotechnology
  • Laboratory specialists in medical microbiology
  • Laboratory specialists in immunohaematology
  • Laboratory specialists in clinical chemistry
  • Laboratory specialists in parasitology
  • Laboratory specialists in immunology
  • Laboratory specialists in serology

How this course compares

  • University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).
  • It lists 24 Medicine & Health Sciences courses in total, 14 of them at bachelor's level.
  • Most bachelor's Medicine & Health Sciences courses in Jamaica take 4 years full-time; this one does too.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology at University of Technology Jamaica?

It takes 4 years full-time, studied Full Time.

Is University of Technology Jamaica a good university for Medicine & Health Sciences?

University of Technology Jamaica is #1 in Jamaica on research impact (34,523 citations).

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