Teaching

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.