The Department of Medical Laboratory intends to educate students about medical laboratory sciences. It takes into account workforce planning and national and international health-care policy. It helps students to meet national and international professional and regulatory requirements in practicing laboratory sciences.
Mission
The mission of the MLS department is to graduate a committed up-to-date, research-oriented medical scientist.
Vision
The vision of the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) department is to see the MLS graduate effectively involved in solving community health problems.
Name of the programme
Nature of the program
Programme duration
Career path
Entry requirements
Name of the programme
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory
Nature of the program
Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory is a full time four-year (8 semesters long) programme
Programme duration
The complete Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory programme consists of two parts: a one (1) year general studies section followed by three (3) years of clinical sciences and medical laboratory programme.
Career path
Upon completion of this programme, graduates can pursue their career in the following fields and professions; .
Hospital careers
Forensic laboratories
Quality Control
Pharmaceutical industries
Biotechnology companies
Entry requirements
Somali secondary/high school leaving certificate, or its equivalents from a recognized secondary/high school.