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Department of medical laboratory science

Medical Laboratory Science

INTRODUCTION

Clinical Laboratory Science, also called Medical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology, is the health profession that provides laboratory information and services needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Clinical Laboratory Scientists perform a variety of laboratory tests, ensure the quality of the test results, explain the significance of laboratory tests, evaluate new methods and study the effectiveness of laboratory tests. Examples of laboratory tests performed by Clinical Laboratory Scientists include:

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  • the detection of the abnormal cells that cause leukemia
  • the analysis of cardiac enzyme activity released during a heart attack
  • the identification of the type of bacteria causing an infection
  • the detection of DNA markers for genetic diseases

Molecular Diagnostic Science is a specialized area of Clinical Laboratory Science that uses sensitive and specific techniques to detect and identify biomarkers at the most basic level: that of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Common applications of molecular methods include medical diagnosis, establishing prognosis, monitoring the course of disease, and selecting optimal therapies. Molecular methods are also used in both forensic and non-forensic identification. A variety of biological materials can be used for molecular testing including fetal cells from amniotic fluid, dried blood spots from newborn screening programs, blood samples, buccal (mouth) swabs, bone, and hair follicles.

The broad philosophy of training in medical laboratory sciences are to:

  • provide sound academic and professional background for the production of Medical Laboratory Scientists who would be capable of working anywhere in Nigeria.
  • produce Medical Laboratory Scientists who would satisfy internationally recognisable standards and who could undertake further training towards specialisation.
  • produce Medical Laboratory Scientists with sufficient management ability to play a leadership role and entrepreneurship in employing others, establishing self, and also in training and general practice of laboratory sciences.

The main aims of the bachelor honours degree programme in Medical laboratory sciences
are to:

  • instil in students a sense of enthusiasm for the profession; an appreciation of its
    application in different contexts (in areas such as general medicine, food and beverages,
    pharmaceutical industries, utility departments e.g. water corporations; research
    institutions, etc).
  • involve the students in an intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning, studying and research.
  • provide students with a broad and balanced foundation of medical laboratory
    knowledge and practical skills; performing effectively in clinical diagnostic services, academics and quality assurance; and function independently or in collaboration with
    other members of the health team in the care of individuals and groups at all levels of
    health care

Course Structure for 100 Level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme

 

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

BIO   101

General Biology I

3

C

45

-

BIO   102

General Biology II

3

C

45

-

BIO   107

General Biology Practical I

1

C

-

45

BIO   108

General Biology Practical II

1

C

-

45

CHM 101

General Chemistry I

3

R

45

-

CHM 102

General Chemistry II

3

R

45

-

CHM 107

General Chemistry Practical I

1

R

-

45

CHM 108

General Chemistry Practical II

1

R

-

45

CSC  101

Introduction to Computer Science

3

C

30

45

GST  111

Communication in English

2

C

30

-

GST  112

Logic, Philosophy and Human Existence

2

E

30

-

GST  113

Nigerian Peoples and Culture

2

R

30

-

GST  121

Use Library, Study Skills & ICT

2

C

30

-

GST  122

Communication in English II

2

C

30

-

GST  123

Communication in French

2

E

30

-

GST  125

Contemporary Health Issues

2

R

30

-

MTH 101

Elementary Mathematics I

3

R

45

-

PHY  101

General Physics I

3

R

45

-

PHY  102

General Physics II

3

R

45

-

PHY  107

General Physics Practical I

1

R

-

45

PHY  108

General Physics Practical II

1

R

-

45

Total                   44

Course Structure for 200 Level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programmes

Course Code

Course Title

Units

Status

LH

PH

ANA 202

Histology of Basic Tissues

2

R

15

45

ANA 211

Systemic and Functional Anatomy

2

R

15

45

ANA 212

Regional Anatomy

2

R

45

45

BCH 201

General Biochemistry I

3

R

45

-

BCH 202

General Biochemistry II

3

R

45

-

BCH 203

General Practical Biochemistry

1

R

-

45

GST 211

Environment and Sustainable Development

2

R

30

-

GST 222

Peace and Conflict Resolution

2

R

30

-

GST 223

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

2

R

30

-

GST 224

Leadership Skills

2

R

30

-

MLS 201

Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science

2

C

15

45

MLS 299

Students’ Industrial Work Experience

3

C

-

135

PIO 201

Introduction to Physiology

2

R

30

-

PIO 202

Principle of Cell Physiology

2

R

30

-

PIO 203

General Physiology

3

R

45

-

 

Total

33

 

 

 

 

Course Structure for 300 Level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme

 

Course Code

Course Title

Unit

Status

LH

PH

BCH 304

Chemistry and Metabolism of Amino acids and Proteins

2

R

30

-

GST  311

Entrepreneurship

2

R

30

-

MLS 301

Basic Clinical Chemistry

3

R

30

45

MLS 302

Basic Haematology

3

R

30

45

MLS 303

Basic Microbiology

3

R

30

45

MLS 304

Basic Histopathology

3

R

30

45

MLS 305

Basic Immunology

3

R

30

45

MLS 306

Laboratory Posting I

3

C

30

45

MLS 307

Practical Exercise I

4

C

15

13

MLS 308

Fundamentals of blood group

3

R

30

45

MLS 309

Basic Medical Parasitologyl               

3

R

30

45

MLS 399

Students’ Industrial Work Experience

3

C

-

13

PHA 301

Basic Pharmacology &Toxicology

3

R

30

45

PIO 301

Endocrine and Reproductive

3

R

30

45

PHE 201 

Biostatistics         

2

R

30

 

Total

 

43

 

 

 

 

Course Structure for 400 Level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme

 

Course Code

Course Title

Unit

Status

LH

PH

MLS 401

Laboratory Management & Function

3

C

15

90

MLS 403

Medical Laboratory Histopathology I

4

R

30

90

MLS 404

Medical Laboratory Microbiology I

3

R

15

90

MLS 405

Lab Instrumentation & Techniques

4

C

15

135

MLS 406

Research Methodology

2

C

15

45

MLS 407

Medical Entomology

2

R

15

45

MLS 408

Laboratory Posting II

2

C

15

45

MLS 409

Biomedical Engineering

3

R

15

90

MLS 410

Clinical Chemistry I

4

R

30

90

MLS 411

Blood Group Serology

3

R

15

90

MLS 413

Professional Ethics in Med Lab Science

2

C

15

45

Total

 

36

 

 

 

Course Structure for 500 level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme

Course Code

Course Title

Unit

Status

LH

PH

MLS 501

General Laboratory Practice

3

    C

15

90

MLS 502

Laboratory Posting III

   3

    C

15

90

MLS 503

Practical Exercises II

   3

    C

15

90

MLS 504

 Research Project

   6

    C

-

270

MLS 505

 Seminar

   2

C

-

-

MLS 508

 Clinical Chemistry II

   3

R

30

45

MLS 509

Clinical Chemistry III

   3

R

30

45

MLS 510

Medical Laboratory Haematology II 

   3

R

30

45

MLS 511

Medical Laboratory Haematology III

   3

R

30

45

MLS 512

Medical Laboratory Histopathology

II

   3

R

30

45

MLS 513

Medical Laboratory Histopathology

   3

R

30

45

MLS 514

Medical Laboratory Microbiology II

   3

R

30

45

MLS 515

Medical Laboratory Microbiology III

   3

R

30

45

Total

 

   41

 

 

 

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