Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
Course sheet
A.Y. 2024/2025
Bachelor
L/SNT3 - Health professions for technical assistance
In terms of the educational goals specific to this degree programme, and the professional baseline provided to programme graduates to continue their studies within the same discipline as their first degree or in other faculties or programmes within the University, the degree programme in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques has the following educational goals:
-possess an integrated body of theoretical knowledge in the field of laboratory sciences and techniques allowing students to analyse, assess, interpret, apply, and judiciously plan biomedical and bio-technological laboratory activities in terms of biochemical, microbiological / virological, pharmacological, toxicological, immunological, pathological, haematological, cytological, and histopathological analysis. They do so as independent professionals, but also in collaboration with other personnel holding a degree in laboratory science, and assigned various operating responsibilities;
-have theoretical knowledge of radiation-protection protocols and related regulations;
-possess an integrated body of practical knowledge in the field of laboratory sciences and techniques such that they might bear the responsibility, within the scope of their own research and training, of conducting biomedical and bio-technological laboratory activities in terms of biochemical, microbiological / virological, pharmacological, toxicological, immunological, pathological, haematological, cytological, and histopathological analysis;
-possess a practical understanding of the application and monitoring of radiation-protection measures;
-have the requisite professional method so that services can be provided independently and safely, either alone or in collaboration with other personnel in complementary positions;
-be able to carry out, with all professional care and training, work protocols as set by one's executive supervisors;
-ensure that one's services match all indicators and standards established by the director in the clinic or hospital where one is working;
-be able to propose work-planning and -organisation criteria within the hospital or clinic in which one works;
-be able to control and check proper functioning of all devices used, handling routine maintenance on the same, and independently troubleshooting any minor issues;
-be able to read, interpret, and understand instructions and illustrative symbols in instruction and operating manuals, including in technical English;
-have a basic proficiency in the English language allowing them to work in their professional field both in Italy and in Europe (or beyond);
-acquire a liberal enough education to enter into a variety of two-year degree programmes after graduation.
-possess an integrated body of theoretical knowledge in the field of laboratory sciences and techniques allowing students to analyse, assess, interpret, apply, and judiciously plan biomedical and bio-technological laboratory activities in terms of biochemical, microbiological / virological, pharmacological, toxicological, immunological, pathological, haematological, cytological, and histopathological analysis. They do so as independent professionals, but also in collaboration with other personnel holding a degree in laboratory science, and assigned various operating responsibilities;
-have theoretical knowledge of radiation-protection protocols and related regulations;
-possess an integrated body of practical knowledge in the field of laboratory sciences and techniques such that they might bear the responsibility, within the scope of their own research and training, of conducting biomedical and bio-technological laboratory activities in terms of biochemical, microbiological / virological, pharmacological, toxicological, immunological, pathological, haematological, cytological, and histopathological analysis;
-possess a practical understanding of the application and monitoring of radiation-protection measures;
-have the requisite professional method so that services can be provided independently and safely, either alone or in collaboration with other personnel in complementary positions;
-be able to carry out, with all professional care and training, work protocols as set by one's executive supervisors;
-ensure that one's services match all indicators and standards established by the director in the clinic or hospital where one is working;
-be able to propose work-planning and -organisation criteria within the hospital or clinic in which one works;
-be able to control and check proper functioning of all devices used, handling routine maintenance on the same, and independently troubleshooting any minor issues;
-be able to read, interpret, and understand instructions and illustrative symbols in instruction and operating manuals, including in technical English;
-have a basic proficiency in the English language allowing them to work in their professional field both in Italy and in Europe (or beyond);
-acquire a liberal enough education to enter into a variety of two-year degree programmes after graduation.
The Biomedical Laboratory Technician is a healthcare worker with a solid basis of practical knowledge in the field of laboratory sciences and techniques such that they might bear the responsibility, within the scope of their own research and training, of conducting biomedical and bio-technological laboratory activities in terms of biochemical, microbiological / virological, pharmacological, toxicological, immunological, pathological, haematological, cytological, and histopathological analysis;
Those earning a degree in Biomedical Laboratories provide their professional services on the job in an independent technical-professional manner in direct collaboration with other persons with a degree in laboratory sciences tasked with various operational responsibilities falling within their professional aegis. They are responsible, within their laboratory facilities, of the proper discharge of all analytical procedures, and the workplace protocols defined by supervisory executives; ensuring that their own professional services align with the indicators and standards established by the facility director; controlling and verifying proper equipment function, carrying out routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting; taking part in work planning and organisation within their own clinic.
Graduates of the Biomedical Laboratory Techniques programme may work for laboratory facilities in the public or private sector, as authorised under applicable law, as either an employee or independent professional. A basic proficiency in the English language allowing them to work both in Italy and Europe (or beyond) is important.
Professional opportunities for graduates of the Biomedical Laboratory Techniques programme may be found in:
_ laboratories engaged in clinical-biochemical, microbiological / virological analysis, pathological, haematological and immune-haematological, immunological, genetic-molecular, toxicopharmacological, cytohistoanatomopathological practice, working in a hospital or non-hospital setting within the National Healthcare System and in similar private facilities, and residential-care facilities with a scientific focus;
_ quality-control laboratories in the biomedical field for pharmaceutical industries;
_ manufacturing industries and commercial outfits operating in the field of laboratory diagnosis;
_ university and non-university research laboratories in the biomedical field.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Those earning a degree in Biomedical Laboratories provide their professional services on the job in an independent technical-professional manner in direct collaboration with other persons with a degree in laboratory sciences tasked with various operational responsibilities falling within their professional aegis. They are responsible, within their laboratory facilities, of the proper discharge of all analytical procedures, and the workplace protocols defined by supervisory executives; ensuring that their own professional services align with the indicators and standards established by the facility director; controlling and verifying proper equipment function, carrying out routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting; taking part in work planning and organisation within their own clinic.
Graduates of the Biomedical Laboratory Techniques programme may work for laboratory facilities in the public or private sector, as authorised under applicable law, as either an employee or independent professional. A basic proficiency in the English language allowing them to work both in Italy and Europe (or beyond) is important.
Professional opportunities for graduates of the Biomedical Laboratory Techniques programme may be found in:
_ laboratories engaged in clinical-biochemical, microbiological / virological analysis, pathological, haematological and immune-haematological, immunological, genetic-molecular, toxicopharmacological, cytohistoanatomopathological practice, working in a hospital or non-hospital setting within the National Healthcare System and in similar private facilities, and residential-care facilities with a scientific focus;
_ quality-control laboratories in the biomedical field for pharmaceutical industries;
_ manufacturing industries and commercial outfits operating in the field of laboratory diagnosis;
_ university and non-university research laboratories in the biomedical field.
Employment statistics (Almalaurea)
Il Csd ha attivato il seguente accordo internazionale per la mobilità degli studenti per programmi Erasmus plus:
- Instituto 'El bohio' Spagna/Murcia (vd. Link https://iesbohio.es/web/index.php/estudios/ciclos-formativos/sanidad/laboratorio-clinico-y-biomedico), rivolta agli studenti II e III anno per lo svolgimento di 3 mesi di tirocinio all'estero sia per studenti italiani che per studenti spagnoli
- Instituto 'El bohio' Spagna/Murcia (vd. Link https://iesbohio.es/web/index.php/estudios/ciclos-formativos/sanidad/laboratorio-clinico-y-biomedico), rivolta agli studenti II e III anno per lo svolgimento di 3 mesi di tirocinio all'estero sia per studenti italiani che per studenti spagnoli
La frequenza è obbligatoria per tutti i corsi. In particolare i corsi di Laboratorio devono essere seguiti e frequentati nell'anno di competenza e non potranno essere frequentati da studenti iscritti ad anni successivi.
Enrolment
Admission into the programme is capped, at a national level, pursuant to Law no. 264 of 2 August 1999.
The number of students who may be admitted is set each year pursuant to a decree of the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), based on findings provided by the university in terms of available instructional, classroom, and clinical resources (human and otherwise), as well as the demand for the type of professionals contemplated for this Class as determined by the Region of Lombardy, and the Ministry of Health.
The admission test is given in accordance with directives and timetables established from year to year by the MUR.
The admission test will be administered as a national exam, generally in the month of September. The date will be set pursuant to a decree of MUR.
Additional learning requirements (OFA)
Students who answered less than 50% of the Biology and Chemistry questions on the admission test will be required to finish a set of additional learning requirements (OFA). These prerequisites may be met through specifically assigned remedial work. Any failure to complete the OFA will make it impossible for the student to sit exams in: Medical chemistry - Foundations of biomedical sciences.
Timely notice of the various courses will be posted to: https://tlb.cdl.unimi.it/it
The number of students who may be admitted is set each year pursuant to a decree of the Ministry of Universities and Research (MUR), based on findings provided by the university in terms of available instructional, classroom, and clinical resources (human and otherwise), as well as the demand for the type of professionals contemplated for this Class as determined by the Region of Lombardy, and the Ministry of Health.
The admission test is given in accordance with directives and timetables established from year to year by the MUR.
The admission test will be administered as a national exam, generally in the month of September. The date will be set pursuant to a decree of MUR.
Additional learning requirements (OFA)
Students who answered less than 50% of the Biology and Chemistry questions on the admission test will be required to finish a set of additional learning requirements (OFA). These prerequisites may be met through specifically assigned remedial work. Any failure to complete the OFA will make it impossible for the student to sit exams in: Medical chemistry - Foundations of biomedical sciences.
Timely notice of the various courses will be posted to: https://tlb.cdl.unimi.it/it
Places available: 45
Call for applications
Please refer to the call for admission test dates and contents, and how to register.
Application for admission: from 06/08/2024 to 26/08/2024
Admission test date : 05/09/2024
Application for matriculation: from 28/10/2024 to 30/10/2024
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Programme description and courses list
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Basic Analytical Chemistry | 1 | 15 | Italian | |
| Life Sciences | 5 | 55 | Italian | BIO/13 BIO/17 MED/03 |
| - Experimental biology | 2 | |||
| - Histology | 2 | |||
| - Medical genetics | 1 | |||
| Medical Chemistry | 4 | 40 | Italian | BIO/10 |
| Occupational Health and Safety | 1 | 10 | Italian | |
| Physics, Statistics and Radioprotection | 9 | 90 | Italian | FIS/07 MED/01 MED/36 |
| - Applied physics | 4 | |||
| - Diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy | 1 | |||
| - Medical statistics | 4 | |||
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 | 60 | Italian | BIO/10 BIO/11 |
| - Biochemistry | 5 | |||
| - Molecular biology | 1 | |||
| General Pathology, Immunology and Hystory of Medicine | 6 | 60 | Italian | MED/02 MED/04 |
| - Experimental medicine and pathophysiology | 4 | |||
| - Medical history | 2 | |||
| Human Anatomy | 4 | 50 | Italian | BIO/16 |
| Human Physiology | 4 | 40 | Italian | BIO/09 |
| Microbiology | 5 | 55 | Italian | MED/07 MED/46 |
| - Medical and biotechnology laboratory techniques | 2 | |||
| - Microbiology and clinical microbiology | 3 | |||
| Traineeship (first year) | 8 | 200 | Italian | MED/46 |
Open sessions
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Computer Science Course | 3 | 30 | Italian | INF/01 |
| English Assessment B1 (2 ECTS) | 2 | 0 | English | |
Study plan rules
Elettivi - Lo studente, al primo anno, deve altresì maturare 2 CFU in attività formative a scelta.
year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Traineeship (second year) | 23 | 575 | Italian | MED/46 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Clinical Microbiology and Related Diagnostic Techniques | 5 | 55 | Italian | MED/07 MED/46 |
| - Medical and biotechnology laboratory techniques | 2 | |||
| - Microbiology and clinical microbiology | 3 | |||
| Histological and Cytological Tecniques | 5 | 55 | Italian | MED/08 |
| Public Health and Laboratory Organization | 6 | 60 | Italian | ING-INF/05 MED/42 SECS-P/07 |
| - Economia aziendale | 2 | |||
| - Igiene generale e applicata | 2 | |||
| - Sistemi di elaborazione delle informazioni | 2 | |||
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Clinical Biochemistry and Related Diagnostic Techniques | 7 | 70 | Italian | BIO/12 MED/46 |
| - Clinical biochemistry and molecular biology | 4 | |||
| - Medical and biotechnology laboratory techniques | 3 | |||
| Medical Pathophysiology | 6 | 60 | Italian | MED/06 MED/09 MED/13 MED/14 MED/15 |
| - Blood diseases | 1 | |||
| - Endocrinology | 1 | |||
| - Internal medicine | 2 | |||
| - Medical oncology | 1 | |||
| - Nephrology | 1 | |||
| Technical Science of Biomedical Laboratory | 4 | 40 | Italian | MED/46 |
Study plan rules
Elettivi - Lo studente, al secondo anno, deve altresì maturare 2 CFU in attività formative a scelta.
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year
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Traineeship (third year) | 29 | 725 | Italian | MED/46 |
First semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Diagnostic Techniques in Cytopathology and Histopathology | 4 | 40 | Italian | MED/08 MED/46 |
| - Medical and biotechnology laboratory techniques | 2 | |||
| - Pathology | 2 | |||
| Diagnostic Techniques in Microbiology, Virology, Micology and Parasitology | 4 | 40 | Italian | MED/07 MED/46 |
| - Medical and biotechnology laboratory techniques | 2 | |||
| - Microbiology and clinical microbiology | 2 | |||
| Medical Genetics Pathologies | 1 | 10 | Italian | |
| Pharmacology/toxycology and Legal Medicine | 5 | 50 | Italian | BIO/14 MED/43 |
| - Forensic medicine | 2 | |||
| - Pharmacology | 3 | |||
Second semester
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Diagnostic Techniques in Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Clinical Pathology | 7 | 70 | Italian | BIO/12 MED/05 |
| - Clinical biochemistry and molecular biology | 4 | |||
| - Clinical pathology | 3 | |||
| Technical Science of Biomedical Laboratory | 3 | 35 | Italian | MED/46 |
Conclusive activities
There are no specific sessions for these activities (e.g. open online courses).
| Courses or activities | ECTS | Total hours | Language | SSD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | ||||
| Final Examination | 7 | 0 | Italian | |
Study plan rules
Elettivi - Lo studente, al terzo anno, deve altresì maturare 2 CFU in attività formative a scelta.
Prescribed foundation courses
| Learning activity | Prescribed foundation courses |
|---|---|
| Clinical Biochemistry and Related Diagnostic Techniques | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (compulsory) |
| Clinical Microbiology and Related Diagnostic Techniques | Microbiology (compulsory) |
| Diagnostic Techniques in Clinical Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Clinical Pathology | Clinical Biochemistry and Related Diagnostic Techniques (compulsory), General Pathology, Immunology and Hystory of Medicine (compulsory) |
| Diagnostic Techniques in Cytopathology and Histopathology | Histological and Cytological Tecniques (compulsory) |
| Diagnostic Techniques in Microbiology, Virology, Micology and Parasitology | Clinical Microbiology and Related Diagnostic Techniques (compulsory) |
| Histological and Cytological Tecniques | Human Anatomy (compulsory), Human Physiology (compulsory) |
| Medical Pathophysiology | General Pathology, Immunology and Hystory of Medicine (compulsory), Human Anatomy (compulsory), Human Physiology (compulsory), Life Sciences (compulsory) |
| Pharmacology/toxycology and Legal Medicine | Medical Pathophysiology (compulsory) |
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Location
Milano
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L'attività didattica relativa al Corso di Laurea di Tecniche di Laboratorio Biomedico è svolta presso le strutture didattiche locate nell'area di Città Studi, e presso altre strutture a disposizione della Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, comprese quelle, acquisite in regime di convenzione, di stabilimenti eroganti assistenza del Servizio Sanitario Nazionale, sia pubblici che privati. I Dipartimenti della Facoltà di Medicina e Chirurgia, nonché i Dipartimenti e le Unità operative di diagnostica di laboratorio delle strutture sanitarie convenzionate, dotate di moderne attrezzature scientifiche ed assistenziali e di ampie competenze nel campo delle discipline laboratoristiche e della medicina di laboratorio, sono anche utilizzati per la formazione professionalizzante e lo svolgimento di tirocini e attività attinenti la prova finale di Laurea.
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