Level 4 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
The Level 4 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology offered by OXQUAL develops structured technical knowledge in laboratory diagnostics, biomedical sciences, laboratory equipment, quality assurance, biosafety and laboratory information management. Practical activities should be...
About this qualification
The Level 4 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology offered by OXQUAL develops structured technical knowledge in laboratory diagnostics, biomedical sciences, laboratory equipment, quality assurance, biosafety and laboratory information management. Practical activities should be performed within authorised laboratory roles and appropriate supervision.
Career-focused
Develop relevant skills and knowledge that can support your next professional step.
What you'll cover
Key topics covered in this OXQUAL programme include:
- Medical Laboratory Technology Fundamentals
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Cellular Biology
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Haematology
- Blood-Testing Principles
- Microbiology
- Culture-Technique Awareness
- Parasitology
- Histopathology
- Cytology
- Staining Methods
- Immunology
- Serology
- Laboratory Equipment
- Microscopes and Centrifuges
- Analysers
- Calibration Awareness
- Laboratory Biosafety
- PPE and Waste Management
- ISO 15189 Awareness
- Laboratory Quality Assurance
- Laboratory Information Systems
- Research Methods
Who it's designed for
This OXQUAL programme is suitable for:
- Medical Laboratory Technicians
- Laboratory Support Personnel
- Diagnostic-Laboratory Personnel
- Healthcare Professionals developing laboratory knowledge
- QA/QC Personnel in laboratory environments
What you'll gain
Successful completion of this OXQUAL programme can help learners to:
- Develop laboratory-technology knowledge.
- Strengthen biomedical-science understanding.
- Improve laboratory-equipment awareness.
- Develop biosafety and quality-assurance competence.
- Improve laboratory-data management.
- Strengthen research and case-analysis skills.
How this qualification is assessed
The assessment pattern for this OXQUAL programme is outlined below.
- Assessment Type: Written examination, practical laboratory project and viva.
- Format: Multiple-choice questions, applied case studies, hands-on laboratory project and oral defence.
- Total Questions: 100 theory questions plus 1 practical project and 1 viva.
- Passing Score: 70%.
- Duration: 6–9 months (400–500 hours total).
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