Date: 11 June 2022 (Saturday)
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Medium: Online by Zoom
Language: Cantonese
Content:
1. Programme Overview
2. Admission Requirements
3. Career Prospects
4. Questions and Answers
5. Admission Consultation
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/kfeSDt8o3WmzW4U66
All undergraduate students and practitioners in biomedical science/ medical laboratory science/ related health sciences/ applied sciences are welcome. Prior registration is required. The Zoom meeting ID and password will be sent to your email after the registration.
| Programme code : | MASCMLSF |
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| Type of programme/ Mode of study: | Full-time and Part-time Master's Degree Programme |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
To enter the programme, an applicant should:
#Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face or online admission interview after submitting applications. Applicants must have passed the admission interview for successful application.
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Proficiency Test
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Minimum score
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English Language Subject of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE)
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Level 3
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TOEFL – paper-based*
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550
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TOEFL – paper delivered*
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60 (total scores for Reading, Listening and Writing sections)
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TOEFL – internet based*^
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79
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IELTS*^
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6.0
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CET-6*
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430
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or equivalent
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* Test results are accepted for 2 years from the date of the test.
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^ Test result of TOEFL iBT Home edition or IELTS Online is not accepted.
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This Master of Applied Science programme focuses on the practical application of knowledge and skills in the real-world clinical diagnostic laboratory. It is designed to equip students with the advanced technical and analytical skills necessary for performing complex laboratory tests and working in clinical diagnostic laboratory settings. It involves hands-on training in various areas of laboratory science, such as clinical chemistry and immunology, haematology and transfusion science, histopathology and cytology, medical microbiology, and molecular diagnostics. The curriculum is specifically integrated with clinical placement in hospitals and diagnostic laboratories, which is essential for those pursuing their careers in medical laboratory science. The programme will seek accreditation from the Hong Kong Medical Laboratory Technologist (HKMLT) Board.
A total of 78 credit-units from core, electives, clinical placement, and dissertation project
Courses Lists for MASCMLSF
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units | |
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| Compulsory Courses (72 credit units) | |||
| Core Courses (51 credit-units) | |||
| SCI 8021SEF | Molecular Diagnostic Technology | 3 | |
| SCI 8022SEF | Frontiers in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 3 | |
| SCI 8030SEF | Human Biochemistry | 3 | |
| SCI 8032SEF | Pathophysiology | 3 | |
| SCI 8036SEF | Medical Virology | 3 | |
| SCI 8041SEF | Clinical Chemistry - Theory | 3 | |
| SCI 8042SEF | Clinical Chemistry - Practical | 3 | |
| SCI 8043SEF | Haematology and Transfusion Science - Theory | 3 | |
| SCI 8044SEF | Haematology and Transfusion Science - Practical | 3 | |
| SCI 8045SEF | Histopathology and Cytology - Theory | 3 | |
| SCI 8046SEF | Histopathology and Cytology - Practical | 3 | |
| SCI 8047SEF | Medical Microbiology - Theory | 3 | |
| SCI 8048SEF | Medical Microbiology - Practical | 3 | |
| SCI 8050SEF | Molecular Diagnosis of Human Diseases | 3 | |
| SCI 8051SEF | Medical Genetics | 3 | |
| SCI 8052SEF | Bioinformatics and Biostatistics | 3 | |
| SCI 8053SEF | Laboratory Management and Accreditation | 3 | |
| Clinical Placement (12 credit-units) | |||
| SCI 8054SEF | Clinical Chemistry - Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice | 3 | |
| SCI 8055SEF | Haematology - Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice | 3 | |
| SCI 8056SEF | Histopathology - Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice | 3 | |
| SCI 8057SEF | Medical Microbiology - Clinical Placement and Reflective Practice | 3 | |
| Dissertation Project (9 credit-units) | |||
| SCI 8029SEF | Dissertation in Medical Laboratory Science | 9 | |
| Elective Courses (Any 6 credit units from the list below) | |||
| SCI 8031SEF | Pharmacology and Toxicology | 3 | |
| SCI 8034SEF | Medical Bioinformatics and Laboratory Informatics | 3 | |
| SCI 8035SEF | Medical Immunology | 3 | |
| SCI 8037SEF | Public Health and Infection Control | 3 | |
| SCI 8038SEF | Cells in Health and Disease | 3 | |
| SCI 8039SEF | Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 | |
Students will learn through full-time or part-time face-to-face mode with online support. Regular lectures and tutorials are available in all prescribed courses, except the dissertation course, and the clinical placement and reflective practice courses. Hands-on workshops and laboratory sessions are available in certain courses. The face-to-face mode of teaching aims to provide opportunities for students to discuss academic issues with their lecturers and acquire practical laboratory skills. All the prescribed courses will also be supported by the HKMU Online Learning Environment (OLE) which provides online discussion for interaction among students and between lecturers and students. This allows discussion of theories explained in the courses, their applications and evaluations.
Graduates from the programme will embark on career in performing medical laboratory and diagnostic tests. There will be a diverse range of career prospects in government/hospital/private medical laboratories, biotechnological and pharmaceutical industries, as well as in the roles of technical specialists and consultants. Additionally, graduates will have the option to further pursue doctoral/master studies in medical science and biotechnology related areas.
Jonathan handles all external affairs include business development, patents write up and public relations. He is frequently interviewed by media and is considered a pioneer in 3D printing products.
After graduating from OUHK, Krutz obtained an M.Sc. in Engineering Management from CityU. He is now completing his second master degree, M.Sc. in Biomedical Engineering, at CUHK. Krutz has a wide range of working experience. He has been with Siemens, VTech, and PCCW.
Hugo Leung Wai-yin, who graduated from his four-year programme in 2015, won the Best Paper Award for his ‘intelligent pill-dispenser’ design at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering’s International Conference on Consumer Electronics – China 2015.
The pill-dispenser alerts patients via sound and LED flashes to pre-set dosage and time intervals. Unlike units currently on the market, Hugo’s design connects to any mobile phone globally. In explaining how it works, he said: ‘There are three layers in the portable pillbox. The lowest level is a controller with various devices which can be connected to mobile phones in remote locations. Patients are alerted by a sound alarm and flashes. Should they fail to follow their prescribed regime, data can be sent via SMS to relatives and friends for follow up.’ The pill-dispenser has four medicine slots, plus a back-up with a LED alert, topped by a 500ml water bottle. It took Hugo three months of research and coding to complete his design, but he feels it was worth all his time and effort.
Hugo’s public examination results were disappointing and he was at a loss about his future before enrolling at the OUHK, which he now realizes was a major turning point in his life. He is grateful for the OUHK’s learning environment, its industry links and the positive guidance and encouragement from his teachers. The University is now exploring the commercial potential of his design with a pharmaceutical company. He hopes that this will benefit the elderly and chronically ill, as well as the society at large.
Soon after completing his studies, Hugo joined an automation technology company as an assistant engineer. He is responsible for the design and development of automation devices. The target is to minimize human labor and increase the quality of products. He is developing products which are used in various sections, including healthcare, manufacturing and consumer electronics.
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
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| COMP S321F | Advanced Database and Data Warehousing | 5 | |
| COMP S333F | Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms | 5 | |
| COMP S351F | Software Project Management | 5 | |
| COMP S362F | Concurrent and Network Programming | 5 | |
| COMP S363F | Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing | 5 | |
| COMP S382F | Data Mining and Analytics | 5 | |
| COMP S390F | Creative Programming for Games | 5 | |
| COMP S492F | Machine Learning | 5 | |
| ELEC S305F | Computer Networking | 5 | |
| ELEC S348F | IOT Security | 5 | |
| ELEC S371F | Digital Forensics | 5 | |
| ELEC S431F | Blockchain Technologies | 5 | |
| ELEC S425F | Computer and Network Security | 5 |
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
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| ELEC S201F | Basic Electronics | 5 | |
| IT S290F | Human Computer Interaction & User Experience Design | 5 | |
| STAT S251F | Statistical Data Analysis | 5 |
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
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| COMPS333F | Advanced Programming and AI Algorithms | 5 | |
| COMPS362F | Concurrent and Network Programming | 5 | |
| COMPS363F | Distributed Systems and Parallel Computing | 5 | |
| COMPS380F | Web Applications: Design and Development | 5 | |
| COMPS381F | Server-side Technologies and Cloud Computing | 5 | |
| COMPS382F | Data Mining and Analytics | 5 | |
| COMPS390F | Creative Programming for Games | 5 | |
| COMPS413F | Application Design and Development for Mobile Devices | 5 | |
| COMPS492F | Machine Learning | 5 | |
| ELECS305F | Computer Networking | 5 | |
| ELECS363F | Advanced Computer Design | 5 | |
| ELECS425F | Computer and Network Security | 5 |
