UCC Department Of Medical Laboratory Technology Programmes

Are you interested in scientific discoveries and medical research? Do you enjoy the challenge of solving puzzles? Are you ready for a fast-growinghealthcareer?

Medical laboratorytechnologyis a great occupation for highly organized people who can perform the research that helps unravel the mysteries of the human body. It’s a varied career path that involves:

• Looking at cells microscopically
• Cross-matching blood
• Performing chemical and molecular analyses
• Looking at pathological disease states

What Does a Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist Do?

Medical laboratory technicians (MLTs), who must have at least an associate degree, and medical laboratory scientists (MLSs), who have earned a bachelor’s degree, do about 75 perfect of all patient care testing in a clinical setting and help doctors make diagnoses. They perform a variety of complex chemical and analytical tests on patient specimens to help put the pieces of the puzzle together.