Bachelor in D.E Technicien de Laboratoire Médical

For Bachelor in D.E Technicien de Laboratoire Médical, tuition comes to 178 EUR per year.

Technicien de laboratoire médical, or medical laboratory technician training, prepares students for the state-recognized diploma (Diplôme d'État) required to work in clinical and biomedical laboratories in France. This field covers the technical procedures used to analyze biological samples — blood, tissue, and other specimens — in support of medical diagnosis and monitoring. Coursework typically includes biochemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, histology, and the operation and quality control of laboratory equipment, alongside health and safety regulations specific to clinical settings. Students learn standardized sample-handling and testing protocols, how to operate diagnostic and analytical instruments, and how to record and report results accurately within a medical laboratory environment. Clinical placements or practical training periods in hospital or private laboratories are a common feature of this kind of program, giving students direct exposure to laboratory workflows under professional supervision. Graduates of this training work as medical laboratory technicians in hospitals, private clinical laboratories, blood transfusion centers, research laboratories, and public health agencies, performing diagnostic testing under the supervision of laboratory physicians and biologists. The diploma is a recognized professional qualification in France, and some graduates go on to further specialization or supervisory roles after gaining experience in the field. This program, D.E Technicien de Laboratoire Médical, is delivered at the Institut de Formation de Techniciens de Laboratoire Médical (IFTLM), on the IFPS site of the CHRU de Tours, in Chambray-lès-Tours, France. It runs over three years, with instruction in French, and is scheduled to begin in September. Yearly tuition is 178 EUR.