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Undergraduate Program

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis
Program Title: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis
Credit Hours: 69
Award Granted on Completion: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis
Delivery Mode:  Face-To-Face
Local Accreditation Status:  Commission for Academic Accreditation, UAE (CAA)
Language of Study: English
Duration: 2 Years
Campus: Abu Dhabi, Al Ain
Faculty Info: Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences
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About the Program

The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis will prepare you to work in the medical laboratory sector, using up-to-date instruments and biochemical, microscopic, molecular, and immunological techniques to analyze blood, tissues, and other medical specimens. You will learn to provide essential information about the presence, extent, or absence of disease to physicians and other healthcare professionals and gain problem-solving, data analysis, computer, and good oral and written communication skills.

Upon completion of the program, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge in the fields of Hematology, Transfusion Science, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, and Histopathology.

After graduation, will be required to meet licensing procedures to practice as determined by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the region, globally, and any other employer regulations.

Objectives

  • The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Analysis program objectives are:
  • Objective 1: Provide a professional educational program in Medical Laboratory Analysis.
  • Objective 2: Graduate professional, competent laboratory technician to meet the growing needs of the healthcare sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, UAE and the region.
  • Objective 3: Exhibit exemplary professionalism parallel to the ethical standards of the medical profession and in accordance with the teachings and values of the UAE.
  • Objective 4: Prepare students for recognition by accredited international certification bodies.

Learning Outcomes

  • PLO-01: Acquire and interpret knowledge to apply in the medical laboratory setting.
  • PLO-02: Demonstrate knowledge of current technological advances and evidence-based medical laboratory best practice.
  • PLO-03: Acquire knowledge of the principles and safety regulations of clinical laboratory instrumentation
  • PLO-04: Exhibit a range of technical skills to analyze clinical specimens, interpret test results, recognize and solve errors. Demonstrate ability to propose differential diagnoses in clinical cases.
  • PLO-05: Demonstrate skills in the use of standard and advanced medical laboratory instruments, information technology.
  • PLO-06: Demonstrate skills in producing appropriate documentation including reports of diagnostic results.
  • PLO-07: Effectively 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.
  • PLO-8: Work effectively as an independent as well as a contributing team member respectful of cultural diversity and individual differences.
  • PLO-9: Establish safe working practices for self and others regarding equipment, handling of biological samples, reagent products, disposal of waste materials and relevant legislation.

Career Opportunities

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

  • Clinical Laboratories
  • Hospitals
  • Research Centers
  • Blood Banks
  • Medical Equipment Companies as Clinical Application Specialists
  • Transfer to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences 

Program Curriculum

Program Requirements

Course Category Credits Courses
General Requirements 21 7
Basic Science Courses 3 1
Basic Medical Science Courses 12 4
Major Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) 33 10
Total Credits 69 22

General Education Requirements (21 CHs)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
CIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology 3 None
ENG 100 English I 3 IELTS/TOEFL/EmSAT

GEN 100/

GEN 101

 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
GEN 302 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3 ENG 100
MTH 105 Mathematics and Statistics 3 None

Basic Medical Science Requirements (12 CHs)

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 123 Biochemistry 3 BSC 121


Basic Science Requirements (BSC – 3 Credit Hours)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
BSC 121 Chemistry for Health Sciences 3  

Major Medical Laboratory Sciences Requirements (–33 CHs)

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite
MLS 211 Medical Microbiology 3  
MLS 212 Basic Hematology 3 BMS 122
MLS 110 Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation 3  
MLS 222 Diagnostic Hematology 3 MLS 212
MLS 213 Immunology 3  
MLS 220 Histology and Microtechniques 3 BMS 121
MLS 223 Transfusion Science 3 MLS 213
MLS 210 Clinical Chemistry I 3 BMS 123
MLS 221 Clinical Chemistry II 3 MLS 210
MLS 225 Clinical Practice 6  Semester 1-3 Major courses

Study Plans

Program Matrices

  1.  The Schedule of Delivery
Semester 1 CHs Semester 2 CHs
YEAR 1 (36 CHs)
ENG 100 English I 3 GEN 105 Emirates Culture and Society 3
MTH 105 Mathematics and Statistics 3 GEN 302 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship 3
CIT 100 Introduction to Information Technology 3 BMS 123 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 (33 CHs)
GEN 102 Islamic Culture (Arabic/English) 3 MLS 220 Histology and Microtechniques 3
MLS 210 Clinical Chemistry I 3 MLS 221 Clinical Chemistry II 3
MLS 211 Medical Microbiology 3 MLS 222 Diagnostic Hematology 3
MLS 212 Basic Hematology 3 MLS 223 Transfusion Science 3
MLS 213 Immunology 3 MLS 225 Clinical Practice 6
Total 15   Total 18

Course Description

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Admission Requirements

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