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 : | MSCMLSF |
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| Type of programme/ Mode of study: | Full-time and Part-time Master's Degree Programme |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
Students admitted to the programmes should have
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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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This programme provides students with critical knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of specialist disciplines such as haematology and transfusion science, chemical pathology, medical microbiology, molecular biology, anatomical and cellular pathology, pathology, immunology, and the integration of these disciplines for use in medical laboratory science.
Students are required to complete a totally 33 credits from compulsory, core electives and laboratory-based dissertation.
Courses Lists for MSCMLSF
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Units |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory Courses (6 credit units) | ||
| SCI 8021SEF | Molecular Diagnostic Technology | 3 |
| SCI 8022SEF | Frontiers in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 3 |
| Core Elective (Any 18 credit units from the list below) | ||
| SCI 8001SEF | Clinical Chemistry & Immunology I | 3 |
| SCI 8002SEF | Clinical Chemistry & Immunology II | 3 |
| SCI 8003SEF | Haematology & Transfusion Science I | 3 |
| SCI 8004SEF | Haematology & Transfusion Science II | 3 |
| SCI 8005SEF | Histopathology & Cytology I | 3 |
| SCI 8006SEF | Histopathology & Cytology II | 3 |
| SCI 8007SEF | Medical Microbiology & Virology I | 3 |
| SCI 8008SEF | Medical Microbiology & Virology II | 3 |
| SCI 8009SEF | Integrated Medical Laboratory Science | 3 |
| SCI 8010SEF | Scientific Research Methodologies | 6 |
| SCI 8023SEF | Laboratory Management and Accreditation | 3 |
| Project (9 credit units) | ||
| SCI 8029SEF | Dissertation in Medical Laboratory Science | 9 |
Students will learn through full-time or part-time face-to-face mode with online support. Regular face-to-face lectures and tutorials are available in all the prescribed courses except dissertation course SCI 8029SEF. Workshops, visits or laboratory sessions are available in some courses as well. These face-to-face sessions aim 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.
The programme allows suitably qualified science graduates to pursue further studies in Medical Laboratory Science which will enable them to move towards a career path in healthcare. The graduate may pursue a career in medical testing. Another important move up the academic ladder is possible for the graduate as they may proceed to doctoral/master studies in medicine-related areas. Upon gaining a higher degree, the student may adopt a research career and better serve the community through scientific advancement. In addition, graduates of the programme will find a variety of career opportunities in governmental laboratories, biotech and pharmaceutical industries and technical specialists and consultants.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEC S201F | Basic Electronics | 5 | |
| IT S290F | Human Computer Interaction & User Experience Design | 5 | |
| STAT S251F | Statistical Data Analysis | 5 |
| Course Code | Title | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
