Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Analysis

Program Title:	Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Analysis
Credit Hours:	133
Award Granted on Completion:	Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Analysis
Delivery Mode:	Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:	Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA)
Language of Study:	English
Duration:	4 Years
Campus:	Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
Faculty Info:	Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences

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About the Program

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Analysis will prepare you to use up-to-date instruments and biochemical, microscopic, molecular, and immunological techniques to analyze blood, tissues, and other medical specimens. It will provide the in-depth knowledge and skills required in medical laboratory practice to deliver essential information about the presence, extent, or absence of molecular levels of disease to physicians and other healthcare professionals. You will also gain skills related to problem-solving, data analysis, computer skills, and oral and written communication.

The program offers clinical and lab experience as an integrated curriculum component. You will undertake a mandatory internship and lab and clinical courses to reinforce the theory.

Objectives

Provide a professional educational program in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Develop professional, competent laboratory technologists to meet the growing needs of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the region
Exhibit a high level of professionalism that matches the ethical standards of the medical profession and in accordance with the teachings and values of the UAE
Prepare students for recognition by accredited international certification bodies

Learning Outcomes

Acquire and interpret knowledge to apply in a medical laboratory setting
Demonstrate knowledge of current technological advances and evidence-based medical laboratory best practice
Acquire knowledge of the principles and safety regulations of clinical laboratory instrumentation
Exhibit a range of technical skills to analyze clinical specimens, interpret test results, recognize, and solve errors. Demonstrate the ability to propose differential diagnoses in clinical cases
Demonstrate skills in the use of standard and advanced medical laboratory instruments and information technology
Demonstrate skills in producing appropriate documentation, including reports of diagnostic results
Present concepts through oral and written communication skills in English and visually through illustrative and technical rendering. Investigate problems through systematic research and effectively disseminate findings
Work effectively independently as well as in a team, being respectful of cultural diversity and individual differences
Establish safe working practices for self and others relating to equipment, handling of biological samples, reagent products, disposal of waste materials, and relevant legislation

Career Opportunities

After completing the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Analysis, numerous career opportunities are available to you. Here are some of the types of organizations previous graduates of the program have secured positions:

Clinical Laboratories
Hospitals
Research Centers
Blood Banks
Medical Equipment Companies as Clinical Application Specialists
Advanced Degrees, including Master of Science, Doctorate Studies, and Post-Doctoral Fellowships

Program Curriculum

General Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
CIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	None
ENG 100	English I	3	None
GEN100/ GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3	None
GEN 102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3	None
GEN 105	Emirates Culture and Society	3	None
ENG 104	English II	3	ENG100
GEN 103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3	ENG100
GEN 201	Psychology	3	ENG100
GEN 302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3	ENG100
GEN 304	Ethics	3	ENG100
MTH 105	Mathematics and Statistics	3	None

Basic Medical Science Requirements (BMS – 15 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3
BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3	BMS 110
BMS 122	Human Physiology	3	BMS 110
BMS 410	Pathology	3	BMS 121, BMS 122
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3

Basic Science Requirements (BSC – 12 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours	Prerequisite
BSC 121	Chemistry for Health Sciences	3	—-
BSC 220	Biostatistics	3
BUS 307	Research Methods	3	BSC 220
BSC 321	Public Health and Epidemiology	3	BSC 220

Major Requirements (MLS – 73 Credit Hours)

Course Code	Course Title	Credit hours	Prerequisite
MLS 110	Clinical Laboratory instrumentation	3
MLS 211	Medical Microbiology	3
MLS 212	Basic Hematology	3	BMS 122
MLS 213	Immunology	2
MLS 120	Biochemistry	3	MLS 210
MLS 220	Histology & Micro techniques	3	BMS 121
MLS 222	Diagnostic Hematology	3	MLS 212
MLS 223	Transfusion Science	3	MLS 213
MLS 310	Hematology Coagulation and Hemostasis	3	MLS 212
MLS 311	Clinical Parasitology	3	MLS 211
MLS 312	Diagnostic Microbiology I	3	MLS 211
MLS 210	Clinical Chemistry I	3	MLS 120
MLS 320	Urinalysis and Body Fluids	3	MLS 120
MLS 321	Principle of Human Genetics	3	MLS 120, BMS 122
MLS 322	Diagnostic Microbiology II	3	MLS 312
MLS 323	Clinical Immunology and Serology	3	MLS 213
MLS 410	Molecular Biology	3	MLS 321
MLS 221	Clinical Chemistry II	3	MLS 210
MLS 411	Medical Virology	2	MLS 211
MLS 412	Lab Management and Quality Assurance	3
MLS 420	Clinical Practice	15	All MLS courses

Study Plans

YEAR 1 (36 CH)
Semester 1		CH	Semester 2		CH
ENG 100	English I	3	GEN 105	Emirates Culture and Society	3
MTH 105	Mathematics and Statistics	3	ENG 104	English II	3
BIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3	MLS 120	Biochemistry	3
MLS 110	Clinical Laboratory instrumentation	3	GEN100/GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3	BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3
BSC 121	Chemistry for Health Sciences	3	BMS 122	Human Physiology	3
Total		18		Total	18
YEAR 2 (36 CH)
GEN 103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3	GEN 102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3
BSC 220	Biostatistics	3	GEN 304	Ethics	3
MLS 210	Clinical Chemistry I	3	MLS 220	Histology & Micro techniques	3
MLS 211	Medical Microbiology	3	MLS 221	Clinical Chemistry II	3
MLS 212	Basic Hematology	3	MLS 222	Diagnostic Hematology	3
MLS 213	Immunology	2	MLS 223	Transfusion Science	3
Total		17		Total	18
YEAR 3 (33 CH)
GEN 201	Psychology	3	MLS 320	Urinalysis and Body Fluids	3
MLS 310	Hematology Coagulation and Hemostasis	3	MLS 321	Principle of Human Genetics	3
MLS 311	Clinical Parasitology	3	MLS 322	Diagnostic Microbiology II	3
MLS 312	Diagnostic Microbiology I	3	BUS 307	Research Methods	3
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3	MLS 323	Clinical Immunology and Serology	3
BSC 321	Public Health and Epidemiology	3
Total		18		Total	15
YEAR 4 (30 CH)
MLS 410	Molecular Biology	3	MLS 420	Clinical Practice	15
MLS 411	Medical Virology	2
BMS 410	Pathology	3
MLS 412	Lab Management and Quality Assurance	3
GEN 302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
Total		14		Total	15

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