Laboratory Science (in English): Laboratory Science 2025
Code: TXV25S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Laboratory Services
- Credits
- 210 ects
- Duration
- 3.5 years (210 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- English
Descriptions
The Bachelor's Programme in Laboratory Science aims to prepare students for successful and impactful careers in the diverse field of laboratory science.
One of the primary focuses of the programme is to ensure that students not only understand the theoretical foundations of laboratory science but also acquire strong practical skills to succeed in laboratory environments. This includes proficiency in different biological and chemical laboratory techniques and data analysis. Such an approach bridges the gap between theory and practice and equips the graduates with the competence to excel in real-world laboratory settings.
Additionally, the programme fosters an interdisciplinary mindset, preparing students to address multifaceted real-world challenges. It does so by introducing topics such as food and water analysis, green and sustainable chemistry, and forensic laboratory science. These areas reflect the multidisciplinary nature of laboratory science, empowering graduates with the capability to apply diverse perspectives to problem-solving.
Quality assurance and the validity of laboratory results are of paramount importance in laboratory analysis, and the programme will ensure that students are thoroughly familiarised with the principles of quality assurance. Students will become familiar with laboratory quality management systems, be able to use statistical analysis in their work and maintain the laboratory equipment.
Internships in laboratories of companies and research institutes play an important role in the growth of students as experts in the field. The internships and the final thesis strengthen students' working life skills throughout their studies.
A research approach and good communication skills are also key themes for which the degree programme prepares students. The graduate laboratory analyst must be able to present correctly, in written and oral form, the results of laboratory investigations and any conclusions that may be drawn from them. The thesis provides students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge they have learned in a practical project, reinforcing the importance of clear scientific communication in the field.
International students start studying Finnish at the beginning of their studies and study 20 credits of Finnish during the first two years of study. Finnish-speaking students learn to work in international environments and acquire a strong English language competence in the field.
Development
The curriculum is developed in cooperation with various research institutes, companies and partner universities at national and international level.
The aim of the curriculum is to provide students with the skills required by working life in Finland and internationally. The curriculum has been approved by the advisory board of the degree programme.
Further information
Jarmo Palm
Head of Degree Programme
tel. +358 40 336 1381
Noora Utriainen
Programme Coordinator
tel. +358 50 528 2324
email: firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi
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| Code | Name | Credits (cr) | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | 2027-2028 | 2028-2029 | Autumn 2025 | Spring 2026 | Autumn 2026 | Spring 2027 | Autumn 2027 | Spring 2028 | Autumn 2028 | 1. / 2025 | 2. / 2025 | 3. / 2026 | 4. / 2026 | 1. / 2026 | 2. / 2026 | 3. / 2027 | 4. / 2027 | 1. / 2027 | 2. / 2027 | 3. / 2028 | 4. / 2028 | 1. / 2028 | 2. / 2028 |
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| TXV25S1-1001 |
Orientation to Studies in Laboratory Science
(Choose all ) |
30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FY15 | Orientation to the Field and Studies | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM55 | Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX87 | Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM26 | Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM27 | Mathematics and Physics in Chemical Analysis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM62 | Laboratory Project and Professional Communication | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1002 |
Food Frauds and Safe Products
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL60 | Spectrometry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL65 | Analytical Separation Methods | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL59 | Food Analysis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1003 |
Basics in Biosciences
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL58 | Microbiology and Professional English | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM63 | Water Analysis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1004 |
World of Organic Compounds
(Choose all ) |
10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM28 | Organic Chemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM29 | Physical Chemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1005 |
Biochemical Analysis
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL63 | Biochemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL62 | Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL64 | Identification of Bacteria | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1023 |
Metropolia Innovation Studies
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1021 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1006 |
Quality Assurance and Sustainability
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM32 | Validation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX11 | Analysis of Experimental Data | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FW95 | Academic Communication | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX13 | Environmental Health | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FW79 | Sustainability in the Urban European Context | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1007 |
Environmental and Forensic Analytics
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM33 | Environmental Analysis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM34 | Forensic Biology | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM64 | Forensic Chemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1008 |
From Molecules to Product
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM36 | Protein Production and Purification | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM37 | Analytical Method Development | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1009 |
Language Studies
(Choose ects: 20) |
20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1010 |
Language Studies
(Choose 20) |
3 - 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL05 | Finnish 1 (A1.2) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL11 | Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL30 | Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EN47 | Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX08 | Engineering Swedish | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EF54 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1011 |
Elective Studies
(Choose 5) |
0 - 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1012 |
Work Placement
(Choose all ) |
30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXV25S1-1020 |
Bachelor’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL75 | Planning of the Thesis Work | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL76 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 210 | 71 | 57 | 55 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 17.5 | 18.5 | 12.5 | 17.5 | 7.5 | 19.5 | 15.5 | 9.5 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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ARENE 2022::UAS shared competences::Bachelor’s degree
Replaces the Metropolia's Generic Competences::Bachelor's Degree, UAS” -matrix.. Heidi Rontu/31.8.2022
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Ethics
The graduating student adheres to the ethical principles and values of their field of profession, taking the principles of equality and non-discrimination into account. |
| Microbiology and Professional English |
| Water Analysis |
| Biochemistry |
| Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics |
| Environmental Health |
| Environmental Analysis |
| Forensic Biology |
| Forensic Chemistry |
| Protein Production and Purification |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
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Proactive development
The graduating student is able to develop solutions that anticipate the future of their own field, applying existing knowledge and research and development methods. |
| Mathematics and Physics in Chemical Analysis |
| Spectrometry |
| Analytical Separation Methods |
| Food Analysis |
| Organic Chemistry |
| Physical Chemistry |
| Validation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment |
| Analysis of Experimental Data |
| Analytical Method Development |
|
Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| Microbiology and Professional English |
| Water Analysis |
| Academic Communication |
| Finnish 1 (A1.2) |
| Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) |
| Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) |
| Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work |
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Sustainable development
The graduating student is familiar with the principles of sustainable development, promotes their implementation and acts responsibly as a professional and a member of society. |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 |
| Laboratory Project and Professional Communication |
| Sustainability in the Urban European Context |
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Learning to learn
The graduating student recognises the strengths and development areas of their competence and learning methods, and they utilise the opportunities communities and digitalisation provide in their learning. |
| Orientation to the Field and Studies |
| Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
|
Operating in a workplace
The graduating student has versatile working life skills and is able to operate in work communities of their field. |
| Identification of Bacteria |
| Metropolia Minno 1 |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
| Not grouped |
| Code | Name | Credits (cr) |
|---|---|---|
| TXV25S1-1001 |
Orientation to Studies in Laboratory Science
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00FY15 | Orientation to the Field and Studies | 5 |
| TX00FM55 | Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| TX00FX87 | Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics | 5 |
| TX00FM26 | Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 | 5 |
| TX00FM27 | Mathematics and Physics in Chemical Analysis | 5 |
| TX00FM62 | Laboratory Project and Professional Communication | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1002 |
Food Frauds and Safe Products
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FL60 | Spectrometry | 5 |
| TX00FL65 | Analytical Separation Methods | 5 |
| TX00FL59 | Food Analysis | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1003 |
Basics in Biosciences
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FL58 | Microbiology and Professional English | 10 |
| TX00FM63 | Water Analysis | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1004 |
World of Organic Compounds
(Choose all ) |
10 |
| TX00FM28 | Organic Chemistry | 5 |
| TX00FM29 | Physical Chemistry | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1005 |
Biochemical Analysis
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FL63 | Biochemistry | 5 |
| TX00FL62 | Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics | 5 |
| TX00FL64 | Identification of Bacteria | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1023 |
Metropolia Innovation Studies
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 |
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 |
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1021 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| TXV25S1-1006 |
Quality Assurance and Sustainability
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FM32 | Validation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment | 5 |
| TX00FX11 | Analysis of Experimental Data | 4 |
| TX00FW95 | Academic Communication | 2 |
| TX00FX13 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| XX00FW79 | Sustainability in the Urban European Context | 1 |
| TXV25S1-1007 |
Environmental and Forensic Analytics
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FM33 | Environmental Analysis | 5 |
| TX00FM34 | Forensic Biology | 5 |
| TX00FM64 | Forensic Chemistry | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1008 |
From Molecules to Product
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FM36 | Protein Production and Purification | 10 |
| TX00FM37 | Analytical Method Development | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1009 |
Language Studies
(Choose ects: 20 ) |
20 |
| TXV25S1-1010 |
Language Studies
(Choose 20 ) |
3 - 20 |
| XX00EL05 | Finnish 1 (A1.2) | 5 |
| XX00EL11 | Finnish 2 (A1.3-A2.1) | 5 |
| XX00EL30 | Finnish 3 (A2.1-A2.2) | 5 |
| XX00EN47 | Finnish 4 (A2.2-B1.1) | 5 |
| TX00FX08 | Engineering Swedish | 3 |
| XX00EF54 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 5 |
| TXV25S1-1011 |
Elective Studies
(Choose 5 ) |
0 - 5 |
| TXV25S1-1012 |
Work Placement
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 |
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 |
| TXV25S1-1020 |
Bachelor’s Thesis
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| XX00EL75 | Planning of the Thesis Work | 5 |
| XX00EL76 | Implementation of the Thesis Work | 5 |
| XX00EL77 | Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test | 5 |