MSc in Clinical Laboratory Science
Pécs, Hungary
MSc
DURATION
3 semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
30 Jun 2027
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 3,500 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* application fee: EUR 200 and registration fee: EUR 100
Key Summary
About: MSc in Clinical Laboratory Science at The University of Pécs trains professionals in clinical laboratory research, clinical trials, diagnostics and manufacturing technologies for drugs and laboratory diagnostics. You’ll learn to conduct, organize and control clinical trials, evaluate therapeutic and diagnostic methods, manage laboratory work, apply scientific developments and pursue doctoral studies. The University of Pécs, founded in 1367, has 22,000 students and 5,000 international students.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as clinical laboratory scientist, laboratory manager, clinical research coordinator, diagnostic development specialist, quality assurance officer, or biomedical researcher in hospitals, diagnostic labs, medical industry, research centers and regulatory bodies.
The aim of the Master’s Degree Programme is to train clinical laboratory research professionals who are familiar with the general and specific rules and requirements of clinical laboratory research and are capable of actively conducting clinical laboratory research in practice. Our aim is to train professionals who are able to conduct, organise and control the clinical trial and evaluation of medical and other therapeutic procedures and diagnostic methods. They possess the knowledge and skills which make them capable of getting involved in the development, pre-manufacturing, and implementation of manufacturing technologies in the field of drugs and laboratory diagnostics. They are qualified to manage clinical laboratory work. They are capable of receiving the newest implications of science and pursuing continuous education. They are able to apply their skills in practice in countries and institutions where the relevant laws, directives and protocols allow them. They are prepared to continue their education in doctoral studies.
Examples of Subjects During the Studies
1st semester
- Modern Methods of Protein Research
- Pathobiochemistry I.
- Molecular Genetics
2nd semester
- Neurobiology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Experiment-based medicine
- Cell biology
3rd semester
- Clinical Research Theory
- Special methods of examining carbohydrates
- Clinical Research Practice
Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technologist (Senior/Lead), Clinical Biochemist, Hospitals, Advanced Laboratory Roles in private labs, pathology labs, fertility clinics, cancer centers (e.g. Hematology/Immunology/Microbiology Specialist, Molecular Diagnostics Scientist, Transfusion Science Specialist (Blood Bank Supervisor), Point-of-Care Testing (POCT) Coordinator), Clinical Research Associate (CRA), Biomedical or Translational Researcher, Pharmaceutical or Biotech R&D Scientist, Molecular Biology/Genomics Research, Lab-based Roles in Vaccine or Drug Development, Lab Manager or Lab Director, Quality Control (QC) or Quality Assurance (QA) Officer, Accreditation/Compliance Officer (e.g., NABL, ISO, CLIA), Health & Safety Officer in Lab Settings, Lecturer/Assistant Professor, Clinical Instructor, Developer of Laboratory Training or Simulation Programs, Public Health Laboratory Scientist, Disease Surveillance Officer, Epidemiology Lab Support (e.g., pandemic response, outbreak investigation), Medical Science Liaison (MSL), Product Specialist / Application Scientist, Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Technical Writer / Medical Content Creator, Entrepreneurship (e.g. your own diagnostic lab, lab consultancy, lab tech training platform or YouTube/online content channel, etc.)