BACHELOR · Bachelor of Laboratory Services (UAS)
Helsinki Metropolia University of Applied Sciences · Helsinki, Finland
Graduate Competencies Graduates of the Laboratory Sience program are experts in laboratory analyses, proficient in high-quality and safe laboratory work. They possess advanced skills in safe and high-quality laboratory practices, accurate reporting of analytical results, application of statistical methods, and the development and validation of analytical techniques. The studies provide comprehensive insight into various subfields and analytical techniques. Through internships, projects, thesis, and elective studies, students can tailor their expertise according to their individual interests and career goals. The programme places a strong emphasis on practical laboratory work. Most studies take place in laboratory environments, focusing on planning laboratory tasks and analyzing results. Students learn to integrate theory with practice, for example through pair or small-group projects. Interactive lectures and a digital learning environment support hands-on learning. Graduate Laboratory analysts are qualified to work in research institutes and industrial laboratories in areas such as analytics, quality control, product development, and testing. Career opportunities also include commercial roles, such as sales or maintenance of laboratory instruments. Laboratory analysts typically work as part of multidisciplinary teams together with chemists, biologists, engineers, and laboratory technicians.
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