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Bachelor of Science – Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSc. MLS)

Vision

BSc MLS program aspires to be recognized nationally and internationally for quality education, excellence in research and innovative practice. This program envisions developing leaders in medical laboratory education whose actions, discoveries and voices strengthen and transform the healthcare of individuals and communities worldwide. 

Mission

• Advance the profession of medical laboratory sciences in UAE as well as globally by graduating medical laboratory technologists who will demonstrate highly competent, evidence-based practice and professional behaviour in a dynamic health care environment.
• Prepare highly skilled and competent medical laboratory technologists who demonstrate the highest quality of technical, clinical and professional competence that fosters respect for diversity, teamwork and professional growth.
• Educate future medical laboratory technologists who will respond ethically to the needs and use the critical thinking skills in the workplace to strengthen the professional environment.
• Promote the graduating medical laboratory technologists into lifelong learning with leadership qualities in the healthcare team in an ever-changing society. 

Core values

• Excellence
• Innovation
• Professionalism
• Team work
• Safety standards
• Integrity
• Collaboration

This Program provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate:

(i) Knowledge

On completion of the program, students will be able to:

A1: Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities of medical laboratory sciences to perform different laboratory investigations and conduct research in the field.  

A2: Develop and apply specialized knowledge of Medical Laboratory Sciences to enable them in pursuing range of medical laboratory careers to provide patient centered care for the benefit of community and other stakeholders.

A3: Demonstrate the knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in compliance to international agency requirements facilitating the process of delivering medical laboratory services.

(ii) Skills

On completion of the program, students will be able to:

B1: Perform pre analytical, analytical and post analytical procedures based on scientific knowledge.

B2: Analyze problems and propose solutions through critical thinking, demonstrating effective individual, team management and professional skills in the field of medical laboratory and related areas promoting health services.

B3: Utilize laboratory informatics, and communicate effectively in oral and written deploy a range of skills, techniques and strategies within workplace settings in managing cases of varied complexities with conditional autonomy.

B4: Practice the principles and theories incorporating Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) in the area of Medical Laboratory Sciences adhering to national and international regulations.

(iii) Competencies– Autonomy and Responsibility, Self-Development, Role in Context

Autonomy and Responsibility:       

On completion of the program, students will be able to:

C1a: Demonstrate professional competency in handling legal and ethical issues encounter during the practice of medical laboratory data management including privacy.

C1b: Act individually as well as part of a medical laboratory teamwork to manage professional responsibility of respecting the privacy, confidentiality and safety of patients in a range of context.  

Role in Context:

On completion of the program, students will be able to:

C2:Demonstrate professional and innovative performance as individual and in a team leadership role, in managing medical laboratory services.

Self-Development:

On completion of the program, students will be able to:

C3: Develop personal qualities required for contributing to the advancement of one’s profession, applying recent entrepreneurial knowledge, concepts and techniques, adapting constantly to advances in technology and practicing ethical values in personal and professional life.

Study Plan

Batch 2022 onwards

Year 1 Semester – 1

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
ENG 101	English Language	3	3	0	None
BSE 101	Behavioral Sciences and Ethics	3	3	0	None
HS-MET 101	Medical Terminology	2	2	0	None
HS-CEB 201	Cell Biology	2	2	0	None
HS-MHS 101	Mathematics for Health Sciences	2	2	0	None
LS-GEC 101	General Chemistry	2	2	0	None
LS-LBS 201	Laboratory Biosafety	2	2	0	None
Semester Credit Hours		16	16	0

Year 1 Semester – 2

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
GPH 101	General Physics	2	2	0	None
HS-CSK 201	Communication Skills for Health Professionals	1	1	0	None
HS-HAP I 201	Human Body Systems I (Anatomy and Physiology)	4	2	4	None
HS-FLS 201	First Aid and Basic Life Support	2	1	2	None
LS-MLP 101	Mathematics for Laboratory Professionals	1	1	0	HS-MHS 101
LS-ICL 201	Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201
LS-ORC 201	Organic Chemistry	2	2	0	LS-GEC 101
Semester Credit Hours		15	11	8

Year 2 Semester – 3

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
ITH – 101	Information Technology for Healthcare Professionals	2	1	2	None
HS-HAP II 202	Human Body Systems II (Anatomy and Physiology)	4	2	4	LS-LBS 201
HS-BIO 201	Biochemistry	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201 LS-ORC 201
LS-PHL 201	Phlebotomy	2	1	2	LS-LBS 201
LS-HEH I 201	Hematology I	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201
LS-CLM I 201	Clinical Microbiology I	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201
LS-TLL 201	Teaching and Learning for Laboratory Professionals	1	1	0	None
Semester Credit Hours		18	11	14

Year 2 Semester – 4

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
EMS 101	Emirati Studies	3	3	0	None
BIS 101	Biostatistics	3	2	2	None
HS-PAP 201	Patho Physiology	3	3	0	HS-HAP I 201 HS-HAP II 202
HS-PTH 201	Pharmacology and Therapeutics	2	2	0	None
LS-PRS 201	Parasitology	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201
LS-CLC I 201	Clinical Chemistry I	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201 HS-BIO 201
Semester Credit Hours		16	13	6

Year 3 Semester – 5

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
LS-HEH II 301	Hematology II	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201 LS-HEH I 201
LS-CLC II 301	Clinical Chemistry II	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201 LS-CLC I 201
LS-CLI 201	Clinical Immunology	2	1	2	LS-LBS 201 HS-HAP II 202
LS-MGB 201	Diagnostic Molecular Biology & Genetics	2	1	2	LS-LBS 201 HS-CEB 201
LS-CLM II 301	Clinical Microbiology II	4	2	4	LS-LBS 201 LS-CLM I 201
LS-PRA I 201	Practicum I	3	0	9	LS-LBS 201 LS-HEH I 201 LS-CLC I 201
Semester Credit Hours		17	8	21

Year 3 Semester – 6

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
LS-LMQ 301	Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance	2	1	2	LS-HEH II 301 LS-CLC II 301 LS-CLM II 301
LS-UBF 201	Urinalysis and Body Fluids	3	1	4	LS-LBS 201 HS-HAP I 201 HS-HAP II 202
LS-MVR 201	Medical Virology	2	2	0	LS-LBS 201 LS-CLM I 201
LS-MMY 201	Medical Mycology	2	1	2	LS-LBS 201 LS-CLM I 201
LS-BCU 201	Blood Coagulation	2	1	2	LS-LBS 201 LS-HEH I 201
LS-IBB 301	Immunohematology and Blood Banking	2	1	2	LS-LBS 201 LS-HEH II 301
LS-HPT 301	Histopathological Techniques	2	1	2	LS-LBS 201 HS-HAP I 201 HS-HAP II 202
LS-PRA II 301	Practicum II	3	0	9	LS-PRA I 201
Semester Credit Hours		18	8	23

Year 4 Semester – 7

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites	Co-requisites
EIS 101	Entrepreneurship, Innovations and Sustainability	2	1	2	None	–
HS-RME 201	Research Methods & Epidemiology	2	2	0	None	–
LS-CLC III 401	Clinical Chemistry III	3	2	2	LS-LBS 201 LS-CLC II 301	–
LS-CLM III 401	Clinical Microbiology III	4	1	6	LS-LBS 201 LS-CLM II 301	–
LS-CTY 401	Cytology	2	1	2	LS-LBS 201 LS-HPT 301	–
LS-PRA III 401	Practicum III (Histopathology and Cytology)	1	0	3	LS-HPT 301	LS-CTY 401
LS-PRA IV 401	Practicum IV (Clinical Microbiology)	1	0	3	None	LS-CLM III 401
Semester Credit Hours		16	8	18

Year 4 Semester – 8

Course Code	Course Title	C H	L H	N L H	Pre-requisites
LS-ECP 410	Extended Clinical Practicum	13	0	39	Successful completion of all the courses offered in semesters 1 to 7
LS-RSP 411	Research Project	3	0	9	Successful completion of all the courses offered in semesters 1 to 7
Semester Credit Hours		16	0	48
Total Credit Hours of the Program		132

 

Course Descriptions

Semester – 1

ENG 101: English Language

The course provides intensive instruction in the communication process focusing on the organization of ideas in well-developed expository and argumentative essays with emphasis on developing vocabulary and writing examination answers. In the process the students will be able to document their learning experiences effectively. This course prepares students to be proficient in spoken and written English. It is intended to improve way of the use of the English language as a basic tool for professional communications.

BSE 101: Behavioral Sciences and Ethics

The course is designed to give an overview of the main topics in behavioral sciences and Ethics including biological basis of behavior, mental processes, perception, learning, motivation, intelligence, human development, personality, and universal ethical principles. The objective of the course is to enable the student to understand and apply the knowledge, skills and attitude developed on this course to communicate effectively. Students will learn and practice strong values, ethical conduct and social responsibilities, especially personal, academic, and professional integrity while developing collaboration in diverse team settings. Students will be trained to display sensitivity to cultural, psychosocial, and ethical issues.

HS-MET 101: Medical Terminology

This course is an introduction to the language of medicine with emphasis on its use in laboratory technology. Students survey and become proficient in the use of medical and anatomical terminology including definitions, word construction and analysis of disease, operative procedure, diagnostic and treatment terms, and abbreviations as reflected in medical documentation.

HS-CEB 201: Cell Biology

The course provides an overview of the organization, function, and regulation of the eukaryotic cell. The cell as a basic unit of life is dealt with extensively at the structural, functional and molecular levels. A concrete learning experience is provided in the laboratory. The course lays foundation to the understanding of the human body systems and the human body as a whole.

LS-GEC 101: General Chemistry

The course covers topics related to the different chemical reactions, measurements and figures, electronic structures, and periodicity; chemical bonding, molecular forms, intermolecular bonding and forces are also discussed in addition to the physical and chemical properties.

HS-MHS 101: Mathematics for Health Sciences

This course provides concepts of mathematics including concepts of algebra and trigonometry needed for students of medical laboratory sciences. The course will emphasize content relevant to analyzing biological systems and application to biological systems will be illustrated. The objective of this course is to prepare the student to apply principles of mathematics including functions and their limits, derivatives of functions, integrals and solve first order linear equations to understand biological systems.

LS-LBS 201: Laboratory Biosafety

Throughout this course, emphasis will be made to the relative chemical and biological hazards of infective microorganisms by the WHO Risk Groups 1, 2, 3 and 4 to highlight how the practice of good microbiological technique and appropriate use of biosafety equipment by well-trained staff remain the fundamental elements of laboratory biosafety. Biosecurity concepts will be introduced and the latest international regulations for the transport of infectious substances will be reviewed.

Semester – 2

HS-CSK 201: Communication Skills for Health Professionals

The course introduces the student to the principles of communication that enhance interpersonal communication between self and other individuals in small and large group settings. Examples from hospital settings will help the learners to visualize themselves in their future roles; lay emphasis to the increasing importance of communication between patient/client and care providers; and the connection between communication practices and quality patient care outcomes.

HS-HAP I 201: Human Body Systems I (Anatomy and Physiology)

The first part of the two-semester course is designed to introduce the student to the major organs and tissues that form the human body systems including body planes, directions and cavities, integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and special senses. This will be conducted through didactic sessions and in the multimedia labs with opportunities for interactive learning activities. Anatomy laboratory sessions will use models and mannequins as well as prosected body parts, and Physiology laboratory sessions will include real-time practical and case-based discussion sessions to make the learning a truly concrete experience.

HS-FLS 201: First Aid and Basic Life Support

This course is essential for all students pursuing a health professional career. The course introduces them to the proper techniques of administering first aid limited to bleeding, shock, poisoning, burns, heat and cold exposure, bone and joint injuries and sudden illness. Methods of cardiopulmonary resuscitation for infants, children, adults and choking victims are also covered in this course.

LS-MLP 101: Mathematics for Laboratory Professionals [Pre-requisite: HS-MHS 101]

This is a mathematics course that includes the study of real number system, sets, linear functions, limits, derivatives of function and integration. It is a fundamental course for laboratory sciences. The course aims at bringing in the application of mathematical principles in laboratory sciences, which helps the students to perform the mathematical calculations in the different laboratory procedures.

LS-ICL 201: Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory [Pre-requisite: LS-LBS 201]

The student will be introduced to the clinical laboratory settings, basic laboratory equipment and glassware, laboratory safety, laboratory math, and quality control in the laboratory.

LS-ORC 201: Organic Chemistry [Pre-requisite: LS-GEC 101]

This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental concepts of covered organic topics as needed.

GPH 101: General Physics

This course aims to develop effective literature search, scientific writing and presentation skills. It intends to enable the students to understand the various types of scientific literature available, perform an effective literature search, write a review on a scientific topic, prepare effective tables and graphs and present effective oral and poster presentations. The student will be made aware about plagiarism as well. Student will be able to demonstrate skills in searching a topic using various learning resources and databases (information literacy skills).

Semester – 3

LS-PHL 201: Phlebotomy [Pre-requisite: LS-LBS 201]

This unit introduces the student to the role and duties of the phlebotomist.  The basic knowledge of equipment and supplies with study and practice of safety measures required in the performance of phlebotomy is taught in the skills lab. Personal relations with patients, laboratory personnel and physicians will be stressed as well as the importance of professionalism.

AH-HAP II 202: Human Body Systems II (Anatomy and Physiology) [Pre-requisite: LS-LBS 201]

The second part of the two-semester course is designed to introduce the student to the other major organs and systems that form the human body including, Circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and reproductive systems and common tests and procedures specific to the organ systems. This will be conducted through didactic sessions and in the multimedia labs with opportunities for interactive learning activities. Anatomy laboratory sessions will use models and mannequins as well as prosected body parts, and Physiology laboratory sessions will include real-time practical and case-based discussion sessions to make the learning a truly concrete experience.

ITE 101: Information Technology for Healthcare Professionals

This course provides the essential principles and Knowledge on technology sciences for Healthcare Professionals necessary for their day-to-day practice in the world of digital health. In addition, the course will provide concepts that connect applications in developing practical skills for accessing and using the information to deliver quality patient care, use education technology and develop electronic communication skills.

LS-HEH I 201: Hematology I [Pre-requisite: LS-LBS 201]

This course deals with the fundamental principles and practices of hematology as applied in clinical laboratories. It introduces essential hematological procedures for analyzing blood samples and facilitates an understanding of the clinical significance of hematological findings. The course emphasizes normal hematology values in healthy individuals while exploring the deviations associated with various disease states. Through a combination of interactive lectures and hands-on practical sessions, the course aims to develop skills for accurately performing hematological tests and effectively interpreting laboratory results in a clinical context.

LS-CLM I 201: Clinical Microbiology I [Pre-requisite: LS-LBS 201]

The course introduces the student to general properties of microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa. The student will learn collection and processing of infected samples for laboratory examination. The role of the laboratory findings in the diagnosis of infectious diseases by identification of morphology of microbial agents on microscopy and in colonies supported by biochemical findings will be highlighted. The application of microbial testing in treatment of infectious diseases by antibiotics will be stressed.

HS-BIO 201: Biochemistry [Pre-requisite: LS-LBS 201, LS-ORC 201]

The students will be introduced to the different metabolic pathways, amino acids/proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, kinetics, energy requirements, metabolic regulation in living cells. The Biochemistry course covers fundamental biochemical and molecular biological laboratory techniques, supporting concepts, and data analysis.

LS-TLL 401: Teaching and Learning for Laboratory Professionals

The course focuses on the role of the laboratory professional as educator of patients/clients, staff, and students in both clinical and classroom settings.  Key principles of teaching and learning, the characteristics of the learner, and techniques and strategies of teaching and learning will be covered.

Semester – 4

HS-PAP 201: Patho Physiology [Pre-requisite: HS-HAP I 201, HS-HAP II 202]

This course introduces the students to the study of causes and mechanisms of diseases. The responses to injury are dealt first at the cellular level followed by changes at the level of tissues and organs. The topics include cellular pathology, inflammation and tissue repair, hemodynamic, genetic and immune disorders, neoplasia, disorders of nutrition and environmental pathology. The students then learn to apply the concepts of disease mechanisms in the setting of each organ system. The underlying pathologic basis of systemic diseases will be dealt extensively.

HS-PTH 201: Pharmacology and Therapeutics

This course presents basic pharmacologic principles along with the mechanism of action and side effects of drugs commonly used in health professional practice. The lessons are organized using a systems approach and will deal with the pathophysiology of disease and discuss the drug groups used for treatment. Case studies will be used to discuss how drugs affect medical intervention and how host factors may affect drug effectiveness.

BIS 101: Biostatistics

This course presents biostatistics related to health and medical problem solving in an analytical way. This course introduces the student to the principles of statistics and concept of clinical trial design and analysis. Students will be able to explain the concept of variables, data description, probability and concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics; and to demonstrate basic knowledge of application data analyses in applied health sciences. Students will be able to make decisions about appropriate use of descriptive and inferential statistics according to the type of data and study design for answering a particular research question. This is the foundation and prerequisite for courses which will be taken in subsequent semesters.

LS-PRS 201: Parasitology [Pre-requisite: LS-LBS 201]

This course provides students with an understanding of parasitic infections of humans (especially those caused by protozoa and helminths). The course will cover the biology of the parasites, life cycles, epidemiology, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human parasitic infections. Students will gain practice in the laboratory diagnosis of human parasitic infections (especially those caused by intestinal parasites).

LS-CLC I 201: Clinical Chemistry I [Pre-requisite: HS-BIO 201, LS-LBS 201]

In this course, the student will be introduced to principles and procedures of common tests performed in Clinical Chemistry.   Basic chemical laboratory techniques, and instrumentation for estimation of analytes like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, electrolytes and acid-base balance, methodology and clinical correlations/lab diagnosis will be discussed to highlight the physiological basis for the test, the principle and procedure for the test, and the clinical significance of the test results, including quality control and normal value.

EMS 101: Emirati Studies

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the most significant aspects of the United Arab Emirates, offering students insights into the features of Emirati society. It covers economic and social development, affirming the nation’s core values and heritage, and includes studies in key areas such as history, geography, internal and external policies, social systems, human development, and demographics. The course emphasizes the role of Emirati citizens in development, with particular attention to women’s empowerment and their societal contributions. Additionally, it highlights the country’s focus on sustainable energy, economic advancements, and development indicators, alongside its global competitiveness.

Furthermore, the course addresses future strategic development plans and the challenges they entail, recognizing the UAE’s pioneering role on the international stage and its progress in global development and competitiveness indicators. It offers a detailed analysis of the social aspects of Emirati society, focusing on its unique culture, community dynamics, and the interplay of multiethnicity and cultural diversity, underpinned by the values of tolerance and indigenous traditions. By the end of the course, students will have developed an awareness of multiculturalism and the ability to relate their understanding to a global context.

Semester – 5

LS-HEH II 301: Hematology II [Pre-requisite: LS-HEH I 201, LS-LBS 201]

This course deals with human hematological disorders with a focus on white blood cell abnormalities and various types of anemia. It covers the classification, characteristics, causes, and clinical implications of different anemias. Emphasizing the identification and differentiation of white blood cells, the course enhances understanding of their morphology and function. Through practical laboratory techniques, participants will assess hematological data, correlate findings with patient symptoms, and gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions regarding hematological disorders in both laboratory and clinical settings.

LS-CLC II 301: Clinical Chemistry II [Pre-requisite: LS-CLC I 201, LS-LBS 201]

In this course the student will learn the assessment of the functions of the different organ system through an integrated approach using the knowledge of the normal anatomy and physiology of the organ and pathologic changes to explain the abnormal laboratory findings observed on investigation of the diseases of these organs.

LS-CLI 201: Clinical Immunology [Pre-requisite: HS-HAP II 202, LS-LBS 201]

The course helps the student to lay a strong foundation of the knowledge and skills of basic immunologic mechanisms and serologic concepts of procedures commonly performed in the laboratory.

LS-MGB 201: Diagnostic Molecular Biology & Genetics [Pre-requisite: HS-CEB 201, LS-LBS 201]

The course will give a profound insight into human genetics, comprising the structure and function of genes at a molecular level. Classification and diagnostic screening of genetic disorders will also be covered, as well as biotechniques applied in genetics and molecular biology.

LS-CLM II 301: Clinical Microbiology II [Pre-requisite: LS-CLM I 201, LS-LBS 201]

Clinical Microbiology II course focuses on the medical aspects of bacterial pathogens, cultural, biochemical, serological and other unique characteristics that might aid in the process of identification of these pathogens. The course addresses the basic medical bacterial groups in detail (Gram negative and Gram-positive bacilli as well as the Gram-negative and positive cocci. In addition, Mycobacterium and Spirochetes are discussed in detail.

LS-PRA I 201: Practicum I [Pre-requisite: LS-HEH I 201, LS-CLC I 201, LS-LBS 201]

The course is designed for active participation of the students in daily laboratory operations and personal performance of the most common routine hematology and clinical chemistry tests and profiles. This enhances the student’s application of theory, laboratory experience, and test data interpretation learned in campus courses to an active clinical laboratory setting.

Students will apply principles of preanalytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory practice of those routine tests to the performance of laboratory operations in a contemporary clinical setting.

Semester – 6

LS-LMQ 301: Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance [Pre-requisite: LS-HEH II 301, LS-CLC II 301, LS-CLM II 301]

The course serves to introduce the student to management concepts, techniques, models, and tools and emphasizes the importance of leadership, staff retention, and communication in successful personnel management. The course also focuses on the tools and concepts employed by finance officers that will be useful to understand the basis of planning a budget to contain the cost of the laboratory services provided. In addition to that the course provide a comprehensive view of the control processes that serve to assure and control the quality of testing of samples submitted to the clinical laboratory. The details of the ongoing inspection of the total testing process will be studied in particular.

LS-UBF 201: Urinalysis and Body Fluids [Pre-requisite: HS-HAP I 201, HS-HAP II 202, LS-LBS 201]

The course introduces the student to laboratory analysis of urine and other body fluids like cerebrospinal fluid, serous fluids, amniotic fluid, synovial fluid and semen in health and disease. Urinalysis also includes structure and function of the kidney and the physical, chemical and microscopic examination of urine.

LS-MVR 201: Medical Virology [Pre-requisite: LS-CLM I 201, LS-LBS 201]

A course primarily designed to study diagnostic virology, an offshoot of medical microbiology, covering the basic principles of viral structure and classification. It will also discuss viruses of medical significance, emphasizing on laboratory techniques used for diagnosis, in addition to their control and possible prevention.

LS-MMY 201: Medical Mycology [Pre-requisite: LS-CLM I 201, LS-LBS 201]

This course investigates the general characteristics and classification of various classes of fungi. Their mode of infection, disease spectrum, laboratory diagnosis and treatment of medically significant fungi will be covered.

LS-BCU 201: Blood Coagulation [Pre-requisite: LS-HEH I 201, LS-LBS 201]

This course focuses on the study of hemostasis and coagulation, exploring normal physiological processes and the pathophysiology of hemorrhagic and thrombotic disorders. Through a combination of lectures and practical laboratory sessions, the course covers platelet function, coagulation factor biosynthesis, and various diagnostic tests for bleeding disorders and thrombosis. Emphasizing the application of laboratory skills, the course aims to cultivate the ability to interpret test results and make informed decisions in clinical settings related to anticoagulant therapies and hemostatic abnormalities.

LS-IBB 301: Immunohematology and Blood Banking [Pre-requisite: LS-HEH II 301, LS-LBS 201]

This course addresses the fundamental knowledge and skills required by students to work in a blood-banking laboratory. It integrates basic theory (genetics, immunology, and immunohematology) with practical, problem-solving exercises. Clinical scenarios and critical thinking exercises help the students to apply basic concepts to modern transfusion and blood bank settings.

LS-HPT 301: Histopathological Techniques [Pre-requisite: HS-HAP I 201, HS-HAP II 202, LS-LBS 201]

The course provides an understanding of nature and types of histopathological techniques applied in the diagnosis of disease conditions in body tissues. It will also introduce the concepts and basics of different techniques used in tissue preparation and staining procedures essential for microscopic detection, recording and quantification of human cells and tissues in the histopathology work. The practical part includes a thorough grounding in all aspects of histological techniques including fixation, processing, embedding, using microtome to cut tissue sections, and then staining and examination of samples. Alternative methods in tissue preparation such as frozen sections are also introduced.

LS-PRA II 301: Practicum II [Pre-requisite: LS-PRA I 201]

This course is designed for advanced training in clinical chemistry and hematology clinical sites. The students in this course will actively participate in maintenance, calibration, quality control and documentation processes in clinical chemistry and hematology departments. By the end of this course the student will also be able to evaluate, and interpret the patients’ results and relate them to the diagnosis of diseases.

Semester – 7

LS-CLC III 401: Clinical Chemistry III [Pre-requisite: LS-CLC II 301, LS-LBS 201]

In this course, the student will study the special clinical chemistry testing performed as part therapeutic drug monitoring, toxicology, diagnosis and treatment of tumors, cardiac profile, vitamins and nutritional assessment and inborn errors of metabolism in the pediatric patients and the impact of aging on clinical chemistry testing in the geriatric patients.

HS-RME 201: Research Methods & Epidemiology

This course introduces the basic concepts of Research Methods and Biostatistics. The students learn to compute simple qualitative or quantitative data into meaningful information using statistical techniques and to design a research project.

EIS 101: Entrepreneurship, Innovations and Sustainability

This course aims to initiate students in the innovation process, enable them with basic entrepreneurship skills and make them understand the concepts of sustainability in the modern world in the field of their future profession. The course is designed in 3 parts to explain the main principles of entrepreneurial process; to link them with concept of innovation and to engage in sustainable leadership to affect positive societal change. For future healthcare professionals, this course ensures the ability of decision making to be balanced between professional, ethical approaches on one side, and finance and business on the other side.

LS-CLM III 401: Clinical Microbiology III [Pre-requisite: LS-CLM II 301, LS-LBS 201]

The student will learn to use an organ system-based approach in the diagnosis of infectious diseases on the basis of microbiology laboratory testing. The application of microbial testing in treatment of systems based bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases will be stressed emphasized.

LS-CTY 401: Cytology [Pre-requisite: LS-HPT 301, LS-LBS 201]

This course is focusing primarily on the foundational knowledge required to assess patient samples, for gynecological and non- gynecological cytology. It provides a detailed look at the current theories related to the conventional and liquid-based “Pap Test.” Detailed morphologic appearance of normal, benign, pre-cancerous and cancerous cells and correlated with clinical information and patient impact. Quality Management and Quality Assurance Procedures are introduced related to areas such as specimen adequacy, specimen procurement, diagnostic interpretation, microscope maintenance and the use of The Bethesda System standardized reporting terminology.

LS-PRA III 401: Practicum III (Histopathology and Cytology) [Pre-requisite: LS-HPT 301 / Co-requisite: LS-CTY 401]

The course is designed to provide performance of procedures in histological technology and cytology in clinical setting under direct supervision of medical laboratory personnel.  Students will conduct routine histological procedures, develop their laboratory skills, and apply knowledge gained in the program.  Emphasis is on cell and tissue morphology, tissue fixation, tissue processing, use and care of a microtome, routine and special histochemical procedures, as well as an introduction to cryotomy and immunohistochemistry.

LS-PRA IV 401: Practicum IV (Clinical Microbiology) [Co-requisite: LS-CLM III 401]

The Clinical Microbiology Practicum course focus on active participation in daily laboratory operations and personal performance as a laboratory professional. Thus, the course facilitates and enhances the student’s application of clinical microbiology theory, laboratory experience, and test data interpretation learned in campus courses to an active clinical laboratory setting. Students will apply principles of pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of laboratory practice in clinical microbiology to the performance of laboratory operations in a contemporary clinical setting.

Semester – 8

LS-EPR 410: Extended Clinical Practicum and Research [Pre-requisite: Successful completion of all the courses offered in semesters 1 to 7]

The course is designed to provide practical general training and experiences in the workplace.  The student is expected to work independently in all areas of the laboratory by rotation. The students will be required to work independently with minimal supervision and gain mastery of the procedural skills in clinical chemistry, hematology and hemostasis, microbiology, body fluids, immunology and immunology. They will record the findings and will draft reports for verification of the lab supervisors. They should be able to apply quality control measures throughout the pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical pathway of the sample/analyte being examined or estimated. The student will also perform a research study and submit a project report.

LS-RSP: Research Project [Pre-requisite: Successful completion of all the courses offered in semesters 1 to 7]

The aim of the course is to give the students an opportunity to perform a research project within the field of medical laboratory sciences under supervision of the faculty. Students are supposed to conduct an original piece of work, in which they include the knowledge and skills they have acquired during the last 7 semesters.

Admission requirements for BSc. MLS program (AY2025-26)

1. The applicant must have completed a minimum of 12 years of school education.
2. The applicant must have passed any one of the following English Language Proficiency Tests with a minimum score as follows:
   • All UAE education system scoring minimum 80% in English in Grade 12
   • For those completed English medium of instruction in high school
     • Minimum 80% (UAE education system or its equivalent) in Grade 11/12
   • For those international students who completed high school in their national language:
     • TOEFL CBT 173 – iBT 61
     • 5.0 in IELTS for Academic
3. Applicants from UAE educational systems (all tracks) must have secured a minimum aggregate score equivalent to 65% in Grade 12.
4. Applicants from any other non-UAE educational systems not listed above must have secured a minimum aggregate score equivalent to UAE 65% as per International Grade Conversion Table published by World Education Services (WES). Please contact admission officer for conversion evaluation.
5. Applicants from any other non-UAE educational systems must submit an Equivalency Certificate of their High School certificate from Ministry of Education, UAE. Failing to submit the equivalency certificate, the student would be on conditional admission and is required to fulfil the requirements as specified in the General admission requirements. [link]
6. Applicant must have passed any three science subjects (Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics) in any of the following grades: 11^th or 12^th. If not, required to register for the non-credit remedial course offered by the University.
7. All applicants shall be evaluated for cognitive and non-cognitive traits demonstrating their aptitude for the chosen area of study by the Admissions committee of the College.
8. On successful completion of the above, the applicant and parent meet the admissions committee. The decision of the Admission Committee shall be final and binding.

Special needs applications

GMU is committed to admit students who needs special attention and management. Applications are open for students who disclose their condition on the special determination form and the applications are reviewed by the admission committee and admitted as per the policy for different programs.

Ref: BSc. MLS & MSc. MLS Program Students – Technical Standards and Accommodations Policy Link

Required documents:

• Applicant Passport (Ethbara for UAE nationals)
• Emirates ID
• Family book for UAE nationals
• 10^th grade and 12^th or O level and AS/A level High school certificate
• Equivalency certificate for international curriculum students
• Valid English proficiency certificate (High school English score or IELTS or TOEFL)
• Good conduct certificate
• Health Insurance document for UAE residents
• Scanned passport size photograph with white background

All originals shall be scanned and returned to applicant.

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Highlights

• Emphasis on advanced laboratory diagnostic skills
• Evidence-informed practice
• Hands-on training in state-of-the-art research facility
• Feasible study schedule for becoming a competent professional.
• Curricular Concentration on Medical Laboratory Sciences competencies
• Graduate with cutting-edge clinical skills with our on-campus Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (TRIPM) located in the premises of Gulf Medical University Ajman
• 360-degree clinical assessment and feedback.

Clinical Training

Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences Program (BSc. MLS) at Gulf Medical University is an undergraduate program aimed to equip students with advanced Laboratory diagnostic techniques in Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Blood Banking, Immunology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Histopathology and Cytology.

Medical Laboratory Technologists specialize in the diagnosis of laboratory investigations with a strong foundation of clinical training at our state of art Thumbay Research Institute for Precision Medicine (TRIPM) & Thumbay Labs, Ajman [Link]

Clinical Training Sites

Completion Requirements of the BSc. MLS Program includes:

• Successful completion of 132 credit hours (cohort 2022 onwards).
• Successful completion of 128 credit hours (cohort 2021 and before).
• A minimum pass mark of 60% (Grade D) for each course.
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0.
• Submission of a research project.

Clinical Laboratory Science is a dynamic profession!

With a Baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences, you could get into numerous careers:

• Laboratory technologist in
  • Hospital Laboratories
  • Reference or Industrial Laboratories
  • Forensic/Crime Labs
  • Pharmaceutical Companies
• Research Assistants
• Lab instructor/ lab assistant in University Laboratories
• Lab Supervisor or Manager
• Quality manager, Quality executive in Diagnostic Medicine Quality Control
• Safety officer in Infection Control units
• Application specialist, Scientific officer in Laboratory equipment companies
• Develop, evaluate, and select new techniques, instruments and methods in terms of their usefulness and practicality within the context of a given laboratory’s personnel, equipment, space, and budgetary resources.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and the public.
• Establish and maintain continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence.
• Provide leadership in educating other health personnel and the community.
• Exercise principles of management, safety, and supervision.