| BIOMEDICAL DIAGNOSTICS | |
|---|---|
| State code | 6531GX013 |
| Faculty | Faculty of Health Care |
| Study field | Medical Technology |
| Qualification | Professional Bachelor of Health Sciences, Biomedical Technologist |
| Form and duration of studies | Full-time studies, 3 years |
| Credits | 180 |
| Study plan | Degree Course 2020-2023 |
Career Prospects
You will be able to work in hematology, biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cytology, forensic and other laboratories of public health centers, health care, research and other institutions.
Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:
- Collect and interpret data necessary for tackling of social, ethical issues.
- Apply information technologies.
- Demonstrate social responsibility and public spirit.
- Reflect and reason purposefully.
- Select learning strategies and methods.
- Prepare the work area and implements for laboratory testing.
- Justify hygiene requirements for laboratories and work environment.
- Explain the structure of the body, functions of organs and systems.
- Describe pathological processes in human body.
- Review the influence of environmental factors on individual health.
- Work in the health care team and collaborate with other sectors.
- Communicate and convey information within the framework of competence.
- Apply provisions of health legislation and professional ethics in the professional activity.
- Take and accept samples.
- Perform or assist in the laboratory testing.
- Compare results of laboratory testing with reference values.
- Monitor quality of laboratory testing in all stages of laboratory performance.
Full-time studies
Degree Course 2020-2023
| 1st semester (30 credits) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Module (Subjects) | Credits | Evaluation* |
| Philosophy | 3 | E |
| Contemporary Lithuanian | 3 | E |
| Information Technology | 3 | E |
| Foreign Language (English) | 4 | E |
| Anatomy | 4 | E |
| Chemistry | 5 | E |
| Cytology, Histology and Histological Technique | 8 | E |
| 2nd semester (30 credits) | ||
| Module (Subjects) | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Professional Ethics | 3 | E |
| Physiology | 4 | E |
| Biomedical Physics | 4 | E |
| Medical Procedures and First Medical Care | 7 | E |
| Microbiological Testing | 6 | E |
| Microbiological Testing Practice | 3 | P |
| Cytological and Histological Testing Practice | 3 | P |
| 3rd semester (30 credits) | ||
| Module (Subjects) | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Psychology | 3 | E |
| Pathological Anatomy and Physiology | 5 | E |
| Quality Management | 3 | E |
| Human Body Fluids and Secretions Laboratory Testing | 6 | E |
| Biochemical Testing | 7 | E |
| Optional Subject | 3 | E |
| Optional Subject | 3 | E |
| 4th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Module (Subjects) | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Biochemical Testing | 4 | E |
| Human Genetics | 3 | E |
| Hematological Testing | 4 | E |
| Clinical Pathology | 6 | E |
| Pharmacology | 3 | E |
| Biochemical and Human Body Fluids Laboratory Testing Practice | 10 | P |
| 5th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Module (Subjects) | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Basics of Law | 3 | E |
| Applied Research and Statistics | 6 | E |
| Public Health | 3 | E |
| Management of Health System | 3 | E |
| Molecular Testing | 4 | E |
| Immunology and Immunological Testing | 8 | E |
| Optional Subject | 3 | E |
| 6th semester (30 credits) | ||
| Module (Subjects) | Credits | Evaluation * |
| Molecular Testing Practice | 6 | P |
| Final Practice | 14 | P |
| Final Thesis | 10 | P |
Optional subjects are freely selectable subjects from the list of predefined subjects.
* E – exam, P – project