Diploma in Medical Laboratory
Succeed in Laboratory Environments
Medical Laboratory Technology is an allied health sciences program that focuses on diverse scientific disciplines including microbiology, chemical pathology, and hematology.
The role of the medical laboratory technician is crucial in supporting physicians and healthcare professionals by aiding in disease diagnosis, monitoring laboratory instruments, and ensuring quality assurance in laboratory environments.
Cource Details
Entry Requirement for Malaysian
Entry Requirement for International
Course Outline
Year 1: (2 semesters)
Year 2: (2 semesters)
Year 3: (2 semesters)
Tuition Fee for International
Tuition Fee for Malaysian
Programme Description
A Taste of What You Will Experience Studying at ICAN
The 3-year full-time Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology program equips students with essential skills to become proficient and professional medical laboratory technologists. ICAN provides comprehensive hands-on laboratory practice and practical training across various specialties including Hematology, Medical Microbiology, and Histopathology.
Throughout the program, students gain expertise in operating biomedical equipment and performing laboratory tests on blood and bodily fluids using both manual methods and modern techniques. They learn to generate crucial laboratory data essential for disease detection, infection monitoring, and drug abuse screening. Additionally, students receive training in equipment setup, inventory management, and collaboration within healthcare teams.
Employability
Graduates of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from ICAN College will have excellent career prospects in:
- Government/private hospitals and clinics
- Diagnostic and pathological laboratories
- Educational institutions (instructor/tutor)
- Clinical and medical research organizations (researcher)
- Medical equipment and device companies
- Sales & marketing (product specialist/sales representative)
- Quality assurance officer in laboratories
- Health and safety consultancies
- Laboratory information centers
- Transplant and blood donor centers
- Biotechnology companies
- Fertility clinics
- Stem cells banks
- Insurance (medical underwriter/claims)
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Accreditation Code: A 9817
- Approval Code: R2/725/4/0069: 11/2025
Year 1, 2 & 3
Theory: Lectures, Tutorials & Demonstrations
Clinical Practice: Student will be exposed to actual working environment.
Effective Student Lecturer Ratio: High-quality one-on-one teaching
Pathways
A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from ICAN College provides graduates with pathways to advance their studies at domestic and international universities.
The diploma program offers opportunities for graduates to pursue further education in the following fields:
- BSc (Hons) Biotechnology
- BSc (Hons) Food Science with Nutrition
- Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology
- BSc in Medical Imaging Technology
- BSc Clinical Laboratory Technology
- BSc ECG and Cardiovascular Technology
An Articulation Agreement with Swinburne University enables graduates to enter directly into the second year of any listed degree program.