Degree Programme in Laboratory Science

Specific admission requirements

None

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning

According to the general rules of Metropolia University of Applied Sciences.

Qualification requirements and regulations

210 ECTS credits to be completed according to the curriculum.
See the Degree Regulations of Metropolia UAS.

Profile of the programme

Laboratory analysts know how to conduct advanced biological and chemical analysis, and also how to develop and validate them. The curriculum puts an emphasis on analytics, laboratory quality systems and safety skills. Laboratory analysts know the operations of the laboratory and are able to independently take responsibility for laboratory operations.

Key learning outcomes

After graduation the laboratory analysts:
- are able to independently organize and take responsibility for laboratory operations
- know how to conduct advanced biological and chemical analysis, and also how to develop and validate them
- know principles of common analysis equipment used in the industry and in the research institutes, and know how to maintain the equipment
- can evaluate the analysis result with statistical methods and report the results accurately
- know the quality standards related to the laboratory environment and issues related to environmental and work safety
- know the law, regulations, statutes and standards related to the field

Occupational profiles of graduates with examples

Laboratory analysts work mainly in a laboratory environment like in research, product development and quality control but also in sales, marketing and customer service and in projects and supervisor positions. They have good job prospects. They work in the chemical, food, wood processing, medical, diagnostics and biotechnology industries, environmental or biomedical and medical research institutes and state laboratories. Typical job titles are laboratory analyst, laboratory coordinator, research assistant, technical researcher, laboratory engineer and quality expert.

Access to further studies

Access to Master's studies according to the entrance qualifications of the university

Examination regulations, assessment and grading

Each course assessed using grading 0-5. Grade 0 = fail and grades 1-5 = pass. The assessment criteria is presented in each course description and the actual assessment methods depends on the teacher of the course.

Graduation requirements

210 ECTS credits to be completed according to the curriculum

Mode of study

The studies are full-time

Programme director

Head of Degree Programme:
Jarmo Palm
+358 403361381
firstname.lastname@metropolia.fi

Level of qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Workplacement(s) and Work-based Learning

Work placement is conducted during studies. The studies are based on the working life's needs

Obligatory or Optional Mobility

Metropolia offers a multitude of opportunities to gain international experience during the studies for example student exchange at one of Metropolia's international partner institutions.