Master of Science [M.S] [Medical Laboratory Science] From The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

A. Advancement in Knowledge and Skill

• To develop specialists in their respective professional disciplines to enhance their career paths;
• To broaden students' exposure to health science and technology to enable them to cope with the ever-changing demands of work; and
• To provide a laboratory environment for testing problems encountered at work.

Students develop intellectually, professionally and personally while advancing their knowledge and skills in Medical Laboratory?Science. ?The specific aims of this?award are:

• To broaden and deepen students' knowledge and expertise in Medical Laboratory Science;
• To introduce?students to advances in selected areas of diagnostic laboratory techniques;
• To develop in students an integrative and collaborative team approach to the investigation of common diseases;
• To foster an understanding of the management concepts that are relevant to clinical laboratories; and
• To develop students' skills in communication, critical analysis and problem solving.
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B. Professional Development

• To develop students' ability in critical analysis and evaluation in their professional practices;
• To cultivate within healthcare professionals the qualities and attributes that are expected of them;
• To acquire a higher level of awareness and reflection within the profession and the healthcare industry to improve the quality of healthcare services; and
• To develop students' ability to assume a managerial level of practice.