Diploma In Medical Laboratory Technology

Embark on a three-year journey into the heart of healthcare with SEGi’s Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology—your pathway to becoming a vital behind-the-scenes healthcare professional. You'll build a strong foundation in medical sciences, covering microbiology, hematology, biochemistry, immunology, histopathology, parasitology, cytology, and health informatics. Across two years of rigorous classroom learning and hands-on lab work, you'll develop keen analytical skills and master cutting-edge laboratory techniques.

In Year 3, engage in a 28-week clinical placement at hospitals or diagnostic labs—real-world experience that brings your training to life. This immersive practicum ensures you’re job-ready from day one.

Graduates are equipped to launch rewarding careers in government and private hospitals, diagnostic labs, reference laboratories, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and medical manufacturing firms.

Programme Modules

Year 1

• Applied Digital Skills

• Introduction to Medical Laboratory Technology

• Chemistry 

• Introduction to Pharmacology

• Research Methodology

• Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Growth Mindset

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Biostatistics

• Genetics and Molecular Biology

• Introduction to Health Informatics

• Immunology

• Medical Microbiology 1

Year 2

• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 / Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban

• Hematology 1

• Immunohematology 1

• Cytology 1

• Integrity and Anti-Corruption

• Biochemistry 1

• Medical Parasitology 1

• Histopathology 1

• Clinical Placement 1

Year 3

• Co-Curriculum: Sustainability Thinking

• Cytology 2

• Medical Microbiology 2

• Biochemistry 2

• Histopathology 2

• Medical Parasitology 2

• Hematology 2

• Immunohematology 2

• Clinical Placement 2

* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM

Career Opportunities

Graduates may find employment in Government Hospitals, Private Laboratories, Reference Laboratories, Research Assistant Technical Services of Medical Supplier, Manufactures, Product Development and Pharmaceutical companies.