Biomedical laboratory techniques
Class: L/SNT3 - Technical health professions
Every day many medical decisions are made based on the results from the laboratories of immunohematology, microbiology, pathological anatomy, medicine, molecular biology, and medical genetics. The biomedical laboratory technician is the person in charge of the control of the machinery and the correct execution of the analyzes. With this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of physics, statistics, computer science, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry, as well as the skills needed for the execution and management of the analysis techniques of biological materials. You will address issues related to management regulations, certifications, and the accreditation of specific machinery and biomedical laboratories. The course will allow you to enter into the workforce and carry out your professional path in both public and private structures.
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Characteristics and objectives
The Bachelor's Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques is a three-year course that qualifies graduates to practise as Biomedical Laboratory Technicians, a regulated healthcare profession.
Throughout the three years, students acquire scientific knowledge essential for performing analytical techniques and managing biological samples in diagnostic laboratory settings. They also learn about regulations related to the management, certification, and accreditation of biomedical laboratories, as well as the ethical and professional issues inherent to the role.
In addition to foundational studies in physics, statistics, computer science, anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and biochemistry, students deepen their understanding of analytical and diagnostic methodologies used in clinical laboratories of Laboratory Medicine, Immunohematology and Transfusion Services, Microbiology and Virology, Histopathology and Cytopathology, Molecular Biology, and Medical Genetics.
Occupational opportunities
Graduates in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques are qualified to work—also independently—in public and private laboratories for chemical-clinical and clinical-diagnostic analysis, organised either by department or by discipline (clinical biochemistry, microbiology and virology, pathological anatomy, transfusion centres, molecular biology, clinical genetics, and molecular pathology). They may also work in analysis laboratories within prevention and protection services at Regional Environmental Protection Agencies (ARPAs), regional Experimental Zooprophylactic Institutes, and pharmaceutical industries.
Additionally, graduates may organise and participate in scientific research projects, professional training, and development activities, and may engage in teaching within university programmes and other educational settings. Professional practice may be carried out either as an employee or as a self-employed practitioner in the private sector.
From Bachelor's degree to Master's degree
The programme grants access to the Master's Degree in Health Professions of Diagnostic Techniques Sciences, as well as to Master's Degrees in Medical Biotechnologies (taught in English) and Pharmaceutical Biotechnologies, subject to the specific admission procedures outlined in relevant calls for applications.
