Laboratory Science: Ohjeellinen ajoitussuunnitelma TXS25S1
Code: TXS25S1
- Degree title
- Bachelor of Laboratory Services
- Credits
- 210 ects
- Duration
- 3.5 years (210 cr)
- Start semester
- Autumn 2025
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- 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 program is to ensure that students not only grasp the theoretical underpinnings of laboratory science but also acquire the practical skills essential for thriving in laboratory environments. This includes proficiency in different biological and chemical laboratory techniques and data analysis. It's an approach that bridges the gap between theory and practice and equips graduates with the competence to excel in real-world laboratory settings.
Additionally, the program fosters an interdisciplinary mindset, preparing students to address multifaceted real-world challenges. It does so by introducing topics like food and water analysis, green and sustainable chemistry, and forensic analysis. These areas reflect the multidisciplinary nature of laboratory science, empowering graduates with the capability to apply diverse perspectives to problem-solving.
Quality assurance and compliance are paramount in laboratory science, and the program ensures that students are thoroughly grounded in these principles. Students become familiar with laboratory quality systems, conducting statistical analysis, and maintaining analytical equipment. This expertise guarantees the reliability and credibility of their scientific work, a crucial aspect of their future careers.
The program also places a strong emphasis on "Real-World Experience" through work placements. These placements are designed to provide students with hands-on exposure, progressively advancing them from basic to advanced skills.
Applied Research and Communication is another essential objective. It equips students with the skills needed to communicate their findings effectively, a cornerstone of scientific progress. The culminating "Bachelor’s Thesis" provides students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to practical projects, reinforcing the significance of articulate and impactful communication in the scientific community.
Development
Opetussuunnitelman toteutumisesta kerätään palautetta tutkinto-ohjelman neuvottelukunnalta, yhteistyöyrityksiltä sekä opiskelijoilta. Näiden palautteiden perusteella opetussuunnitelmaa ja toteutuksia kehitetään vuosittain. Opetussuunnitelma on hyväksytty tutkinto-ohjelmaneuvostossa.Opetussuunnitelman tavoitteena on antaa opiskelijalle työelämän vaatima osaaminen Suomessa ja kansainvälisesti.
Further information
Jarmo Palm
Head of Degree Programme
tel. 040 336 1381
jarmo.palm@metropolia.fi
Noora Utriainen
Programme Coordinator
tel. 0505282324
noora.utriainen2@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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| TXS25S1-1001 |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1002 |
Food Frauds and Safe Products
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL60 | Spectrometry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL65 | Analytical Separation Methods | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL59 | Food Analysis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1003 |
Basics in Biosciences
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL58 | Microbiology and Professional English | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM63 | Water Analysis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1004 |
World of Organic Compounds
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM28 | Organic Chemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM29 | Physical Chemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00GE87 | Green and Sustainable Chemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1005 |
Biochemical Analysis
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL63 | Biochemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL62 | Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FL64 | Identification of Bacteria | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1006 |
Quality Assurance
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX11 | Analysis of Experimental Data | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM32 | Validation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX13 | Environmental Health | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TT00AB76 | Python Programming | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1007 |
Environmental and Forensic Science
(Choose all ) |
20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM33 | Environmental Analysis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM34 | Forensic Biology | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM35 | Elemental Analysis | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM64 | Forensic Chemistry | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1008 |
From Molecules to the Product
(Choose all ) |
15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM36 | Protein Production and Purification | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FM37 | Analytical Method Development | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1013 |
Metropolian innovaatio-opinnot
(Choose ects: 10) |
10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1014 |
Kieliopinnot
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FW95 | Academic Communication | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00FX08 | Engineering Swedish | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00GE78 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1012 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1009 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5) |
5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1010 |
Work Placement
(Choose all ) |
30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TXS25S1-1011 |
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 | 60 | 68 | 50 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 38 | 30 | 20 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 16.5 | 13.5 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 10 |
Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.
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AMK-tutkintoon johtavien opintojen tavoitteena on, että tutkinnon suorittaneella on riittävä viestintä- ja kielitaito oman alansa tehtäviin sekä kansainväliseen toimintaan ja yhteistyöhön. (Valtioneuvoston asetus ammattikorkeakoulusta 1129/2014, 4 §).
STRUCTURE Bachelor (A18.12.2014/1129)
Asetuksen 18.12.2014/1129 mukainen rakenne. 2 § Opintojen rakenne Ammattikorkeakoulututkintoon johtaviin opintoihin kuuluu: 1) perus- ja ammattiopintoja; 2) vapaasti valittavia opintoja; 3) ammattitaitoa edistävää harjoittelua; 4) opinnäytetyö.
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 |
| Biochemistry |
| Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics |
| Environmental Health |
| Environmental Analysis |
| Forensic Biology |
| Elemental Analysis |
| Forensic Chemistry |
| Protein Production and Purification |
| Analytical Method Development |
| 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 |
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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. |
| Food Analysis |
| Water Analysis |
| Analysis of Experimental Data |
| Metropolia Minno 1 |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
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Internationality and multiculturalism
The graduating student is able to operate in multicultural and international operating environments and networks. |
| Microbiology and Professional English |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Engineering Swedish |
| Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
|
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. |
| Laboratory Project and Professional Communication |
| Water Analysis |
| Green and Sustainable Chemistry |
| Environmental Health |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
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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 |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 1 |
| Basic Studies in Engineering Mathematics |
| Fundamentals of Chemistry 2 |
| Mathematics and Physics in Chemical Analysis |
| Laboratory Project and Professional Communication |
| Spectrometry |
| Analytical Separation Methods |
| Organic Chemistry |
| Physical Chemistry |
| Analysis of Experimental Data |
| Validation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment |
| Python Programming |
| Analytical Method Development |
| Metropolia Minno 1 |
| Metropolia Minno 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Academic Communication |
| Work Placement 1 |
| Work Placement 2 |
| Planning of the Thesis Work |
| Implementation of the Thesis Work |
| Reporting of the Thesis and Maturity Test |
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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 2 |
| Metropolia Minno 3 |
| Academic Communication |
| 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) |
|---|---|---|
| TXS25S1-1001 |
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 |
| TXS25S1-1002 |
Food Frauds and Safe Products
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FL60 | Spectrometry | 5 |
| TX00FL65 | Analytical Separation Methods | 5 |
| TX00FL59 | Food Analysis | 5 |
| TXS25S1-1003 |
Basics in Biosciences
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FL58 | Microbiology and Professional English | 10 |
| TX00FM63 | Water Analysis | 5 |
| TXS25S1-1004 |
World of Organic Compounds
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FM28 | Organic Chemistry | 5 |
| TX00FM29 | Physical Chemistry | 5 |
| TX00GE87 | Green and Sustainable Chemistry | 5 |
| TXS25S1-1005 |
Biochemical Analysis
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FL63 | Biochemistry | 5 |
| TX00FL62 | Gene Technology and Basics in Bioinformatics | 5 |
| TX00FL64 | Identification of Bacteria | 5 |
| TXS25S1-1006 |
Quality Assurance
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FX11 | Analysis of Experimental Data | 4 |
| TX00FM32 | Validation and Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment | 5 |
| TX00FX13 | Environmental Health | 3 |
| TT00AB76 | Python Programming | 3 |
| TXS25S1-1007 |
Environmental and Forensic Science
(Choose all ) |
20 |
| TX00FM33 | Environmental Analysis | 5 |
| TX00FM34 | Forensic Biology | 5 |
| TX00FM35 | Elemental Analysis | 5 |
| TX00FM64 | Forensic Chemistry | 5 |
| TXS25S1-1008 |
From Molecules to the Product
(Choose all ) |
15 |
| TX00FM36 | Protein Production and Purification | 10 |
| TX00FM37 | Analytical Method Development | 5 |
| TXS25S1-1013 |
Metropolian innovaatio-opinnot
(Choose ects: 10 ) |
10 |
| XX00FV31 | Metropolia Minno 1 | 2 |
| XX00FV32 | Metropolia Minno 2 | 3 |
| XX00FV33 | Metropolia Minno 3 | 5 |
| TXS25S1-1014 |
Kieliopinnot
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| TX00FW95 | Academic Communication | 2 |
| TX00FX08 | Engineering Swedish | 3 |
| TX00GE78 | Finnish as a Second Language: Finnish at Work | 3 |
| TXS25S1-1012 |
Profile Studies in Working Life Skills
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| TXS25S1-1009 |
Elective Studies
(Choose ects: 5 ) |
5 |
| TXS25S1-1010 |
Work Placement
(Choose all ) |
30 |
| TX00BQ40 | Work Placement 1 | 15 |
| TX00BQ41 | Work Placement 2 | 15 |
| TXS25S1-1011 |
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 |