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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. It is also aimed at producing Medical Laboratory Scientists who would satisfy internationally recognizable standards and who could undertake further training towards specialisation and 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 objectives of the bachelor honors degree programme 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.
  • Instill 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 such as water corporations; research institutions and many others);
  • 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.
  • Develop in students, the ability to apply their medical laboratory knowledge and skills to the solution of theoretical and practical problems in laboratory medicine.

Course Structure 

100 Level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme

Course Code

Course Title

Unit(s)

Status

LH

PH

GST 111

Communication in English

2

C

15

45

GST 112

Nigerian People and Culture

2

C

30

-

BIO 101

General Biology I

2

C

30

-

BIO 102

General Biology II

2

C

30

-

BIO 107

General Biology Practical I

1

C

-

45

BIO 108

General Biology Practical II

1

C

-

45

CHM 101

General Chemistry I

2

C

30

-

CHM 102

General Chemistry II

2

C

30

-

CHM 107

General Chemistry Practical I

1

C

-

45

CHM 108

General Chemistry Practical II

1

C

-

45

COS 101

Introduction to Computing Science

3

C

30

45

PHY 101

General Physics I

2

C

30

-

PHY 102

General Physics II

2

C

30

-

PHY 107

General Physics Practical I

1

C

-

45

PHY 108

General Physics Practical II

1

C

-

45

KHAIRUN-MTH 101

Mathematics for Health Sciences

3

C

45

-

Total             

28

 

200 Level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programmes

Course Code

Course Title

Unit(s)

Status

LH

PH

GST 212

Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence

2

C

30

-

ENT 211

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

2

C

30

-

ANA 203

General and Systemic Embryology

2

C

30

-

BCH 201

General Biochemistry I

2

C

30

-

BCH 203

General Biochemistry Practical

1

C

-

45

ANA202

Histology of Basic Tissues

2

C

15

45

MCB 201

Introduction to General Microbiology

2

C

30

-

MLS 201

Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science

2

C

15

45

PIO 201

Introductory Physiology and Blood

2

C

30

-

PIO 203

Physiology of Excitable Tissues

2

C

30

-

ANA 201

Anatomy of Upper and Lower Limb

2

C

15

45

BCH 202

General Biochemistry II

2

C

30

-

PIO 214

Introduction to Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology

2

C

15

-

PIO 216

Gastrointestinal Physiology

2

C

15

45

STA 201

Biostatistics

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-MLS 201

History of Medical Laboratory Science

2

C

30

---

KHAIRUN-MLS 202

Introduction to Biology of Diseases

2

C

15

45

Total

33

 

300 Level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme

Course Code

Course Title

Unit(s)

Status

LH

PH

GST 312

Peace and Conflict Resolution

2

C

30

-

ENT 312

Venture Creation

2

C

15

45

MLS 302

Basic Haematology

2

C

15

45

MLS 303

Basic Microbiology

2

C

15

45

MLS 304

Basic Histopathology

2

C

15

45

MLS 301

Basic Clinical Chemistry

2

C

15

45

MLS 307

Practical Exercise I

2

C

15

45

MLS 305

Basic Immunology

2

C

15

45

MLS 306

Laboratory Posting I

2

C

15

45

MLS 308

Fundamentals of blood group serology

2

C

15

45

MLS 309

Basic Medical Parasitology and entomology

2

C

15

45

MLS 310

Biomedical Engineering

2

C

15

45

PHA 301

Basic Pharmacology &Toxicology

2

C

15

45

BCH 304

Chemistry and Metabolism of Amino acids and Proteins

2

C

30

-

KHAIRUN-MLS 301

Molecular Biology and Microbial Genetics

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 302

Forensic Science

2

C

15

45

 KHAIRUN-MLS 303

Medical Laboratory Bio-risk Management

2

C

30

--

KHAIRUN-MLS 304

Bio-manufacturing and Invitro-diagnostic

Reagents

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS-305

General Pharmacology

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS-306

Systemic Pharmacology

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 307

General Pathology

3

C

30

45

Total

43

 

400 Level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme

Course Code

Course Title

Unit(s)

Status

LH

PH

MLS 402

Medical Laboratory Haematology

2

C

15

45

MLS 403

Medical Laboratory Histopathology I

2

C

15

45

MLS 404

Medical Laboratory Microbiology I

2

C

15

45

MLS 405

Lab Instrumentation & Techniques

2

C

15

45

MLS 407

Practical Exercise II

2

C

15

45

MLS 410

Clinical Chemistry I

2

C

15

45

MLS 408

Laboratory Posting II

2

C

15

45

MLS 411

Blood Group Serology

2

C

15

45

MLS 412

Professional Ethics in Med Lab Science

2

C

15

45

MLS 406

Research Methodology

2

C

15

45

MLS 401

Laboratory Management and Function, Laboratory practice

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-GST401

Character Building, Professionalism and Team Work in Healthcare

2

C

30

--

KHAIRUN-MLS 401

Medical Laboratory Supply Chain Management

2

C

30

--

KHAIRUN-MLS 402

Molecular Diagnostics and Bioinformatics

3

C

30

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 403

Immunology I

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 404

Tissue Slide Reading and Reporting

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 405

Special Topics in Clinical Chemistry

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 406

First Professional Examination

3

C

--

135

Total

38

 

500 level Medical Laboratory Sciences Programme

Course Code

Course Title

Unit(s)

Status

LH

PH

MLS 503

Practical Exercises III

2

C

-

90

MLS 505

Seminar

2

C

-

-

MLS 508

Clinical Chemistry II

2

C

15

45

MLS 510

Medical Laboratory Haematology II

2

C

15

45

MLS 512

Medical Laboratory Histopathology II

2

C

15

45

MLS 514

Medical Laboratory Microbiology II

2

C

15

45

MLS 502

Laboratory Posting III

2

C

15

45

MLS 504

Research Project

6

C

-

270

KHAIRUN-MLS 501

Clinical Chemistry III

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 502

Modern Trend in Haematological Techniques

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 503

Histopathology III

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 504

Immunology II

2

C

15

45

KHAIRUN-MLS 505

Public Health and Field Epidemiology

3

C

15

90

KHAIRUN-MLS 506

Final Professional Examination

3

C

--

135

KHAIRUN-MLS 507

Medical Microbiology III

2

C

15

45

Total

36

 

 

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