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Biomedical Laboratory Techniques L/SNT3
A 3-year degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, internationally referred to as Medical Laboratory ScienceThe Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques — internationally referred to as Medical Laboratory Science — aims to train highly specialized healthcare professionals able to work autonomously in the field of biomedical diagnostics and research .
LOCATION
Rome
LANGUAGE
Italian
ADMISSION
Restricted access
DELIVERY
On-campus
DURATION
3 years
CREDITS
180 ECTS
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
Educational Objectives
Students in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, a degree internationally referred to as Medical Laboratory Science, must be able, at the end of the program, to carry out laboratory activities in the fields of diagnostics and research, with particular attention to areas such as clinical pathology, microbiology, virology, pharmacotoxicology, immunology, hematology, transfusion medicine, cytology, and histopathology. They may also be involved in innovative fields such as genomics, personalized medicine, and Health Technology Assessment (HTA).
Core Competencies of Graduates in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
Graduates in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, in an international context often associated with Medical Laboratory Science, work with technical and professional autonomy in direct collaboration with the staff of different operational units. More specifically, they:
Further Studies
Graduates in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques may continue their academic pathway by enrolling in master's degree programs, subject to passing the admission procedures established by universities. They may also access first-level university master's programs, advanced training courses, and, after obtaining a master's degree, second-level master's programs and PhD programs.
Biomedical Laboratory Techniques - Career Opportunities
Graduates in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques may find employment in the following areas:
Study Plan of the Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques
The Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques at Link University in Rome is structured over 3 years and requires a total of 180 ECTS credits. Internationally, this academic field is often referred to as Medical Laboratory Science. The study plan is designed to provide students with the theoretical and practical skills needed to become qualified professionals in biomedical laboratory sciences and techniques. Courses range from foundational disciplines to specialist areas of the biomedical laboratory, integrating in-depth theoretical training with hands-on practical experience. The program also includes a practical evaluative internship in professional settings, ensuring adequate preparation for entry into the labor market.
The study plan includes:
- Foundation courses: providing a solid background in biological, chemical, and medical disciplines essential for the profession of biomedical laboratory technician.
- Disciplinary area courses: deepening knowledge in the different specialist areas of the biomedical laboratory, such as clinical pathology, microbiology, virology, and pharmacotoxicology.
- Clinical training courses: allowing students to apply what they have learned in class and develop the technical skills required for biomedical and biotechnological analyses.
- Internship: a fundamental learning experience involving practical professional activities in real contexts, under the supervision of professional and academic tutors.
| Course Name | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Biochemical foundations of diagnostic sciences | ||
| Foundations of Pharmacology | 2 | BIO/14 |
| Biochemistry | 2 | BIO/10 |
| Molecular Biology | 2 | BIO/12 |
| Cellular and molecular foundations of life | ||
| Applied Biology | 2 | BIO/13 |
| Genetics | 1 | MED/03 |
| Microbiology | 2 | MED/07 |
| General Pathology | 2 | MED/04 |
| Physical and chemical foundations | ||
| Chemistry and Introductory Biochemistry | 2 | BIO/10 |
| Applied Physics | 2 | FIS/07 |
| Electrical and Electronic Measurements | 1 | ING-INF/07 |
| Medical Statistics | 2 | MED/01 |
| Pathophysiological foundations of disease | ||
| Foundations of Laboratory Medicine | 1 | MED/05 |
| Pathophysiology | 2 | MED/04 |
| Immunology and Immunopathology | 1 | MED/04 |
| Laboratory Medicine Technical Sciences 1 | 1 | MED/46 |
| Laboratory Medicine Technical Sciences 2 | 1 | MED/46 |
| Morphological and functional foundations of the human body | ||
| Human Anatomy | 3 | BIO/16 |
| Physiology | 2 | BIO/09 |
| Histology | 1 | BIO/17 |
| Internship I | 15 | MED/46 |
| For the knowledge of at least one foreign language | 4 |
| Course Name | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Law and organization of healthcare services | ||
| Labour Law | 1 | IUS/07 |
| Economics and Business Organization | 2 | SECS-P/10 |
| Healthcare Management | 1 | SECS-P/07 |
| Information Processing Systems | 1 | ING-INF/05 |
| Diagnostic methodologies in pathological anatomy | ||
| Cytopathology | 1 | MED/08 |
| Foundations of Pathological Anatomy | 2 | MED/08 |
| Techniques of Pathological Anatomy | 1 | MED/08 |
| Laboratory Medicine Techniques | 1 | MED/46 |
| Ultrastructural Techniques | 1 | MED/46 |
| Diagnostic methodologies in microbiology | ||
| Virological Diagnostics | 1 | MED/07 |
| Microbiology | 2 | MED/07 |
| Clinical Microbiology | 1 | MED/07 |
| Laboratory Medicine Sciences and Techniques I | 1 | MED/46 |
| Laboratory Medicine Sciences and Techniques II | 1 | MED/46 |
| Diagnostic methodologies in clinical pathology | ||
| Clinical Biochemistry | 2 | BIO/12 |
| Laboratory Methodologies | 2 | MED/46 |
| Systematic Clinical Pathology | 2 | MED/05 |
| Health promotion and safety | ||
| Hygiene | 1 | MED/42 |
| Legal Medicine | 2 | MED/43 |
| Radiation Protection | 1 | MED/36 |
| Workplace Safety | 1 | MED/44 |
| Basic laboratory techniques and instrumentation | ||
| Laboratory Medicine Technical Sciences I | 1 | MED/46 |
| Laboratory Medicine Technical Sciences II | 1 | MED/46 |
| Laboratory Medicine Technical Sciences III | 1 | MED/46 |
| Pathological Anatomy and Histology Techniques | 1 | MED/08 |
| Laboratory Medicine Techniques | 1 | BIO/12 |
| Microbiology Techniques | 1 | MED/07 |
| Internship II | 20 | MED/46 |
| Course Name | ECTS | SSD |
|---|---|---|
| Quality of biomedical services | ||
| Quality Control of Biomedical Services | 1 | ING-INF/05 |
| Epidemiology | 2 | MED/42 |
| Organization and Regulations of the Profession | 2 | MED/46 |
| Quality Assessment of Biomedical Services | 1 | MED/05 |
| Integrated diagnostic pathways | ||
| Endocrinology | 2 | MED/13 |
| Medical Genetics | 1 | MED/03 |
| Blood Disorders | 2 | MED/15 |
| Oncology | 1 | MED/06 |
| First aid | ||
| Anesthesiology | 1 | MED/41 |
| General Surgery | 1 | MED/18 |
| Pharmacology | 2 | BIO/14 |
| Internal Medicine | 2 | MED/09 |
| Human sciences | ||
| Bioethics | 1 | M-DEA/01 |
| General Psychology | 2 | M-PSI/01 |
| History of Medicine | 2 | MED/02 |
| Nursing Sciences | 1 | MED/45 |
| Advanced technologies in laboratory diagnostics | ||
| Tissue Molecular Diagnostics | 2 | MED/08 |
| Molecular Diagnostic Methodology | 2 | MED/05 |
| Laboratory Medicine Technical Sciences | 2 | MED/46 |
| Internship III | 25 | MED/46 |
| Elective Educational Activities | 6 | |
| Seminar Activities | 6 | |
| Professional Laboratories | 3 | |
| Final Exam | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions for International Students
Find answers to common questions regarding admission, language requirements, degree structure, laboratory training, and professional opportunities for our Biomedical Laboratory Techniques program.
Yes. The degree belongs to the Italian healthcare class L/SNT3. The final examination has the value established by the applicable Italian regulations for access to professional practice in the field of biomedical laboratory techniques within the Italian healthcare system.
The Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Laboratory Techniques, internationally referred to as Medical Laboratory Science, is part of the official Italian university system and is recognized within the European Higher Education framework. Graduates who wish to practise outside Italy or outside the EU must comply with the specific licensing and recognition procedures required by the destination country's health and professional authorities.
This specific degree program is taught entirely in Italian. International applicants are therefore expected to have an adequate level of Italian proficiency to attend classes, participate in laboratory activities, and complete internships safely and effectively.
Non-EU students residing abroad must follow the admission and pre-enrollment procedures required for studying in Italy. This generally includes submitting a pre-enrollment application through the official Universitaly portal and completing the study visa process. Our international admissions office provides guidance on deadlines and documentation.
To enroll in an Italian university, students are required to have completed at least 12 years of primary and secondary education. If your school system provides only 10 or 11 years, you can enroll in our Foundation Year in Medicine & Healthcare to meet this requirement and prepare for university admission.
Admission is restricted and based on the entrance procedures established for healthcare profession degrees in Italy. Applicants must register for and take the required admission test, according to the rules and timetable defined for the relevant academic year.
The program includes extensive practical training through professional laboratories and internships carried out in real laboratory settings under academic and professional supervision. These activities are designed to help students progressively acquire the technical skills required in biomedical laboratory sciences.
The degree lasts 3 years and requires the completion of 180 ECTS credits. The program combines classroom teaching, laboratory practice, and internships.
Graduates may work in hospital and diagnostic laboratories, research centers, public and private healthcare facilities, pharmaceutical companies, biomedical and biotechnological laboratories, and related professional contexts, according to the regulations applicable in Italy.
The program is delivered on campus. As a healthcare degree with practical and internship activities, attendance is required for laboratories and professional training activities. Digital services may support study activities, but the degree is not delivered as an online program.