Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Program
Welcome to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (BS MLS) of The Manila Times College of Subic (TMTCS). The BS MLS program is a four-year degree program that prepares students for professional practice in medical laboratories, diagnostic centers, and other healthcare settings where accurate laboratory results are essential to patient care.
Medical laboratory scientists play a critical role in the healthcare system. Behind every diagnosis and treatment plan are laboratory examinations that support clinical decisions. Through this program, students gain a strong foundation in science and medicine while developing the technical skills, discipline, and attention to detail required in laboratory work.
The BS MLS program combines classroom instruction with extensive laboratory experience, allowing students to apply what they learn in real and simulated laboratory environments. As students progress through the program, they are gradually exposed to more complex laboratory procedures and professional responsibilities, preparing them for clinical training and future practice.
This program is aligned with CMO No. 13, series of 2017, and aims to produce competent, ethical, and service-oriented medical laboratory professionals.
About the BS MLS
The BS Medical Laboratory Science program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to perform laboratory examinations essential in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. Students are trained to work accurately with laboratory instruments, specimens, and diagnostic procedures in hospital and clinical laboratory settings.
The program emphasizes:
- Strong scientific and medical foundations
- Hands-on laboratory experience
- Ethical and professional laboratory practice
- Preparation for clinical internship and licensure
Get in Touch
(+63) 925 567049 | (+63) 906 4670817 | admissions@tmtc.edu.ph
Curriculum
The BS Medical Laboratory Science curriculum is designed to progressively build student competence from general education courses to specialized medical laboratory subjects, culminating in a full-year clinical internship.
Program Overview
- First Year: General education and foundational science courses
- Second Year: Core laboratory sciences and health-related subjects
- Third Year: Advanced medical laboratory courses and research
- Fourth Year: Clinical internship and assessment programs
Major Professional Courses Include:
- Principles of Medical Laboratory Science Practice 1 & 2
- Human Anatomy and Physiology with Pathophysiology
- Inorganic, Organic, Analytical, and Biochemistry
- Clinical Chemistry 1 & 2
- Hematology 1 & 2
- Clinical Bacteriology
- Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology
- Immunology and Serology
- Immunohematology
- Histopathologic and Cytologic Techniques
- Molecular Biology and Diagnostics
- Medical Technology Laws and Bioethics
- Medical Laboratory Science Research
Program Educational Objectives
A few years after graduation, BS MLS alumni are expected to:
- Practice medical laboratory science competently and ethically in clinical and diagnostic laboratories
- Apply scientific principles and laboratory techniques in healthcare and research settings
- Engage in continuous professional development and lifelong learning
- Contribute meaningfully to community health and public service
Graduates are encouraged to pursue continuous professional development and lifelong learning to keep pace with advancements.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the BS Medical Laboratory Science program may pursue careers in various healthcare and laboratory settings where diagnostic testing and laboratory analysis are essential to patient care and public health. Graduates may work as:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist
- Hospital or Diagnostic Laboratory Staff
- Public Health Laboratory Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Laboratory Quality Control Officer
The program also provides a strong academic foundation for graduates who wish to pursue further studies in medicine, research, and other health-related fields.
Clinical Internship
During the fourth year, students complete a one-year clinical internship in accredited hospitals and clinical laboratories.
Internship Rotations Include:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Clinical Bacteriology
- Blood Banking and Immunohematology
- Immunology and Serology
- Urinalysis and Body Fluids
- Histopathology and Cytology
The internship prepares students for professional practice and the Medical Technology licensure examination.
Practice and Licensure Preparation
The program is structured to prepare students for professional practice and future licensure as medical laboratory scientists. Students are trained to:
- Observe professional and ethical standards in medical laboratory practice
- Follow laboratory safety protocols and quality assurance procedures
- Demonstrate accuracy, confidentiality, and accountability in laboratory work
- Apply regulatory and professional guidelines in clinical laboratory settings
Students are expected to demonstrate readiness for licensure examinations.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the BS Medical Laboratory Science program must submit the following:
- 2×2 pictures (3pcs)
- Application Form
- Entrance Exam Results
- Long Brown Envelope (1)
- Copy of SHS Diploma
- PSA Birth Certificate (original)
- Report Card or Form 137
