The aim of the Bachelor's Degree Course in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques is to train healthcare professionals with high levels of knowledge and skills in the field of laboratory science and techniques.
The course includes laboratory activities in the field of diagnostics and research, related to biomedical and biotechnological analyses and in particular in the fields of clinical pathology, microbiology and virology, pharmaco-toxicology, immunology, haematology, transfusion medicine, cytology and histopathology. In the field of innovation, the course will provide insights on the areas of genomics, personalised medicine and High Technology Assessment (HTA).
The graduates in biomedical laboratory techniques carry out their duties with technical and professional autonomy in direct collaboration with the graduate staff in charge of the various operational responsibilities to which they belong and in the laboratory facilities. They are responsible for the correct fulfilment of the analytical procedures and for their work, within the scope of their functions in application of the work protocols defined by the managers in charge; they verify the correspondence of the services provided to the indicators and standards predefined by the head of the structure; they check and verify the proper functioning of the equipment used and ensure its routine maintenance; they participate in the planning and organization of work within the structure in which they work; they carry out their activities in public and private laboratories, authorized according to the regulations in force, in an employment or freelance relationship; they contribute to the training of support staff and contribute directly to the updating of their professional and research profile.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Upon completion of the learning pathway, the candidates will be able to find employment:
- in the different areas of hospital or non-hospital laboratory diagnostics belonging to the National Health Service, to Scientific Hospitals and Treatment Institutes (IRCCS) or private;
- in analysis and research laboratories in the field of veterinary public health and food hygiene and inspection;
- in research and production laboratories of pharmaceutical industries;
- in manufacturing industries and sales agencies operating in the field of laboratory diagnostics;
- in university and non-university research laboratories in the biomedical and biotechnological sector.
- in analysis and control laboratories of the Regional Agencies for Environmental Prevention and Protection (ARPA).
The graduates in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques may continue their studies by enrolling in a Master's degree, after passing an admission competition organised by the proposing universities. Furthermore, they may enrol in Level I Academic Masters and in Postgraduate Courses. After obtaining a Master's Degree, they may enrol in Level II Academic Master and an eventual PhD.
Learning Pathway - Biomedical laboratory techniques (L/SNT3)
First Year
Subject |
CFU |
SSD |
Biochemical basis of diagnostic sciences Basics of pharmacology Biochemistry Molecular Biology |
2 2 2 |
BIO/14 BIO/10 BIO/12 |
Basi cellulari e molecolari della vita Applied biology Genetics Microbiology General pathology |
2 1 2 2 |
BIO/13 MED/03 MED/07 MED/04 |
Physical and chemical bases Chemistry and biochemical propaedeutics Applied physics Electrical and electronic measurements Medical statistics |
2 2 1 2 |
BIO/10 FIS/07 ING-INF/07 MED/01 |
Pathophysiological bases of diseases Basics of Laboratory Medicine Pathophysiology Immunology and immunopathology Technical sciences of laboratory medicine 1 Technical sciences of laboratory medicine 2 |
1 2 1 1 1 |
MED/05 MED/04 MED/04 MED/46 MED/46 |
Morphological and functional bases of the human body Human anatomy Physiology Histology |
3 2 1 |
BI0/16 BIO/09 BIO/17 |
Internship I |
15 |
MED/46 |
For knowledge of at least one foreign language |
4 |
|
Secondo Anno
Law and Organization of Health Services Labour Law Economics and business organization Healthcare management Information processing systems |
1 2 1 1 |
IUS/07 SECS-P/10 SECS-P/07 ING-INF/05 |
Diagnostic methodologies in pathological anatomy Cytopathology Institutions of pathological anatomy Techniques of pathological anatomy Laboratory medicine techniques Ultrastructural techniques |
1 2 1 1 1 |
MED/08 MED/08 MED/08 MED/46 MED/46 |
Diagnostic methodologies in microbiology Virological diagnostics Microbiology Clinical Microbiology Sciences and techniques of laboratory medicine I Sciences and techniques of laboratory medicine II |
1 2 1 1 1 |
MED/07 MED/07 MED/07 MED/46 MED/46 |
Diagnostic methodologies in clinical pathology Clinical biochemistry Laboratory methodologies Systematic clinical pathology |
2 2 2 |
BIO/12 MED/46 MED/05 |
Health and safety promotion Hygiene Legal Medicine Radiation protection Safety in the workplace |
1 2 1 1 |
MED/42 MED/43 MED/36 MED/44 |
Basic techniques and equipment in the laboratory Technical sciences of laboratory medicine I Technical sciences of laboratory medicine II Technical sciences of laboratory medicine III Anatomy and pathological histology techniques Laboratory medicine techniques Techniques of microbiology |
1 1 1 1 1 1 |
MED/46 MED/46 MED/46 MED/08 BIO/12 MED/07 |
Internship II |
20 |
MED/46 |
Third Year
The quality of biomedical services Quality control of biomedical services Epidemiology Organisation and regulations of the profession Quality assessment of biomedical services |
1 2 2 1 |
ING-INF/05 MED/42 MED/46 MED/05 |
Percorsi diagnostici integrati Endicronology Medical genetics Blood diseases Onchology |
2 1 2 1 |
MED/13 MED/03 MED/15 MED/06 |
Primo soccorso Anaesthesiology General Surgery Pharmacology Internal Medicine |
1 1 2 2 |
MED/41 MED/18 BIO/14 MED/09 |
Scienze umane Bioethics General psychology History of medicine Nursing sciences |
1 2 2 1 |
M-DEA/01 M-PSI/01 MED/02 MED/45 |
Advanced technologies in laboratory diagnostics Molecular diagnostics on tissue Molecular diagnostic methodology Technical sciences of laboratory medicine |
2 2 2 |
MED/08 MED/05 MED/46 |
Internship III |
25 |
MED/46 |
ADE |
6 |
|
Attività seminariale |
6 |
|
Professional Workshops |
3 |
|
Final Dissertation |
5 |
|
ADMINISTRATION OFFICES
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In order to be admitted to the Degree Course, it is necessary to hold an upper secondary school diploma or other qualification obtained abroad, recognized as suitable by current regulations. Admission to the Course, which is subject to national admission scheduling, is subject to passing a specific test in accordance with the regulations in force. The knowledge required for access, defined annually by the MUR, is verified by achieving a minimum score in the admission test. Candidates who do not achieve this score will be assigned additional training obligations (OFA) to be fulfilled within the first year of the course, otherwise they will not be able to sit the examinations in the disciplines in which they are deficient, i.e. biology, chemistry and physics.
FINAL EXAMINATION
In order to attain the Bachelor's Degree, as provided for in the ministerial decree, the student must pass a final examination consisting in:
- a practical test in which the students must demonstrate that they have acquired the theoretical-practical and technical-operational knowledge and skills pertaining to the specific professional profile;
- the drafting of a final dissertation. The dissertation, on topics or disciplines closely related to the professional profile, may have a research, technical-application or compilation profile. A student who fails the practical test cannot be admitted to the dissertation.
Both phases of the final examination will take place in front of a Commission composed in accordance with the Regulations and the Faculty and Degree Course Teaching Regulations. The Degree examination is valid as a state exam qualifying for the profession. The final examination is organised in two nationally defined sessions.
The modality of implementation of the final examination and its timing are defined in the academic calendar, published on the University website and communicated by the Student Administration Office.
For further information, please consult the following link: https://www.unilink.it/en/students/final-dissertation