Studies
Please notice, this content is based on 2024 curriculum and will be updated to 2025 curriculum by the time of the joint application.
Biomedical laboratory science is right for you
If you are interested in
- Natural sciences
- Technology
- Client service
- Health and helping people
- Learning new things
- Accurate laboratory work
What does a biomedical laboratory scientist do?
A biomedical laboratory scientist takes various samples, guides patients and healthcare workers, conducts patient examinations and analyses various laboratory samples.
Client service, in-depth understanding of the laboratory research process and quality management are core competencies of a biomedical laboratory scientist. The biomedical laboratory scientist takes care of the operational condition of research equipment and devices. A biomedical laboratory scientist is responsible for the well-being and safety of the patient during the examination. A biomedical laboratory scientist works in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
Biomedical laboratory science is a field of the future that is constantly evolving. New technologies, such as artificial intelligence and genomics, opens up new possibilities for diagnosing and treating diseases.
Content of the education
By studying this Bachelor's Degree in English, you can:
- Acquire high-quality and diverse education
- Work in the modern and technological field
- Be involved in developing healthcare
- Do meaningful work to help people
The main focus of the degree programme is on clinical laboratory work, which includes the contents of the special areas according to the curriculum. During the studies, the students gain the skills for the profession of biomedical laboratory scientist and developing expertise.
The main contents of the education
- Taking samples
- Point of Care Testing
- Clinical histology and cytology
- Clinical chemistry and hematology
- Clinical microbiology
- Clinical genetics
- Clinical physiology, neurophysiology and nuclear medicine studies
The studies include group work, lectures, independent and virtual learning, laboratory work, various examinations, and work-based projects. Supervised internship is included in the studies. Finnish language skills are needed in the internship. The internship also provides an opportunity for students to make contacts with the working life. The teaching offering has been designed so that students have the opportunity to study 30 ECTS credits per semester.
Thesis
The scope of the thesis is 15 ECTS credits and it can be carried out either alone or in a group of 2-3 people. The thesis is done in cooperation with working life or as part of a larger project. During the course, the students deepen their competence in a selected area of clinical laboratory work
Am I suitable to become a biomedical laboratory scientist?
Biomedical Laboratory Scientist needs good guidance and interaction skills to effectively guide and interact with clients. You must be interested in science and technology, and at work you will need fine motor skills. The work of a biomedical laboratory scientist requires responsibility and the ability to work independently. Your way of working should be careful and precise. Continuous self-development is important in the work of a biomedical laboratory scientist. Vision requirements are to have good sharpness of vision (vision acuity), normal reading capacity and normal inward movement of both eyes (near point of convergence), as well as normal stereo vision and normal colour vision.
Check the health requirements.
Language
Studies will begin in English without the Finnish language proficiency requirement. Finnish language skills are needed in the internships. The role of Finnish language strengthens as language skills increase.
Qualification
Only a licensed professional with a degree, can work as a biomedical laboratory scientist. After completing the degree, the student applies for the right to practice a profession from the National Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health Valvira.
Biomedical Laboratory Scientist is licensed as a health care professional. The degree corresponds to the criteria set by the Finnish National Degree System for a university of applied sciences degree and the European Framework of Reference for Degrees and Other Competences.
A degree in biomedical laboratory sciences is a professionally oriented bachelor-level university degree. The training meets the requirements of the European Union Directive (2013/55/EU) on the recognition of professional qualifications.
Scholarships and tuition fees
Annual tuition fee for non-EU/EEA applicants 11 000 €.
This fee applies only to non-EU/EEA degree students.
More information
For more information on the application process please contact
Metropolia's Student and Admission Services:
+358 40 712 5100
admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
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Applying
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2025
- Blended studies
Instructions for applying
In the spring 2025 Joint Application to higher education, you can apply to degree programmes that start in the autumn of 2025. The application period starts on the 8 January 2025 at 8 am and ends on the 22 January 2025 at 3 pm (local time in Finland).
All the information needed to apply can be found on the national Studyinfo.fi portal. At Studyinfo.fi you can find descriptions of degree programmes, application criteria, application instructions, application forms and much more.
The International UAS Exam is a joint digital entrance exam of the Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS), used for selecting students to study programmes leading to a bachelor’s degree and conducted in English. The entrance exam is completed by the applicant’s own computer remotely online.
Read more about the International UAS Exam and language requirements on the website uasinfo.fi
- Application period-Start of studiesautumn 2025
- Day-time studies
The Separate Application for International Degree Programmes is aimed at those applying on the basis of GMAT/GRE test, SAT test, the Edunation Pathway Diploma or a top-up degree for an education leading to a higher education degree in English. Application period for studies starting in autumn 2025 starts on 31 December 2024 08:00 am (local time in Finland).
Application instructions have been published on Studyinfo.fi Check the individual selection methods for each degree programme in Studyinfo.fi .
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For more information on the application process please contact
Metropolia's Student and Admission Services:
+358 40 712 5100
admissions [at] metropolia.fi (admissions[at]metropolia[dot]fi)
Starting studies
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How to start Biomedical Laboratory Science studies
Degree program-specific instructions will be published later.