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Certificate for Module (Medical Laboratory Practice – Haematological Morphology)
證書(單元:醫務化驗實踐—血液形態學)

Course Code
HS252A
Application Code
HS252A
Credit
6
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
25 Aug 2026 (Tue)
Duration
30 hours
Language
English
Course Fee
HK$7900
Deadline on 27 Jul 2026 (Mon)
Enquiries
2975 5697
3104 9137
How to Apply
Special Announcement:

Please ensure the following documents are uploaded as attachments when submitting your online application:

1. Duly completed Application Form (SF26)
2. Copy of Certificate of Registration or Annual Practising Certificate issued by Medical Laboratory Technologists Board, Hong Kong
3. Copy of HKID card or passport

Highlights

This programme aims to provide Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) with advanced knowledge and practical skills in blood cell morphology and haematological analysis, equipping them to identify, interpret, and report haematological abnormalities in medical laboratories.
 

Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

1. describe the process of haemopoiesis and enumerate the characteristics of blood cells;

2. apply appropriate laboratory techniques to examine and analyse clinical samples;

3. differentiate between normal and abnormal blood cell morphologies; and

4. interpret laboratory findings in the context of common haematological disorders.

Programme Details

Mode of Delivery

This programme is delivered on a part-time basis. 

Assessment

A 2-hour practical examination: students will be required to apply laboratory techniques to identify and examine the provided clinical samples and data, and answer related short questions.

Award

The "Certificate for Module (Medical Laboratory Practice – Haematological Morphology)" will be awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE to students who have achieved a class attendance rate of 70% and complete and pass the assessment of the programme. 

Venue

HKU SPACE Learning Centres 

Application Code HS252A -

Modules

1. Introduction to Haemopoiesis, Blood Cells and Cell Morphology

  • Erythrocytes
  • Leukocytes
  • Platelets

2. Laboratory Safety, Microscopy, and Slide Preparation

3. Laboratory Investigations

  • Identification of normal blood cell morphology
  • Identification of abnormal blood cell morphology
  • Identification of blood parasites

4. Quality Control and Reporting in Blood Morphology

5. Case Studies: Morphology in Anaemia, Leukaemia, and Other Diseases

6. Artificial Intelligence in Haematological Morphology

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$7900

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall have been admitted to Part I or Part II of the Register of Medical Laboratory Technologists.

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Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.
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