Bachelor in D.E Technicien de Laboratoire Médical

D.E. Technicien de Laboratoire Médical at Institut Catholique de Lyon — IFTLM is a three-year state diploma programme delivered in French, starting in September in Lyon, France. Medical laboratory technician training prepares students for the full scope of biological and clinical analysis carried out in hospital laboratories, private analysis laboratories, and public health settings. The curriculum covers haematology, bacteriology, parasitology, mycology, biochemistry, immunology, and transfusion science, developing both theoretical understanding and practical laboratory skills. Students learn to process patient samples, perform diagnostic tests, calibrate equipment, and observe strict quality and safety protocols required in medical environments. Clinical placements are a central component, giving students direct experience in professional laboratory settings. Lyon is a major French city with a strong healthcare sector and well-established medical education institutions. Graduates work as medical laboratory technicians across hospital networks, private medical analysis laboratories, and public health agencies. Instruction throughout is in French.