Programme Description: Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Science is a vital field within the healthcare sector, playing a crucial role in disease diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Medical laboratory scientists utilize sophisticated laboratory techniques to analyze biological samples and provide accurate data to aid in patient care and public health.

Admission Requirements

Prospective candidates for the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science program must meet the following admission criteria:

1. Academic Qualifications: Obtain a minimum of five (5) credit passes in relevant subjects, not exceeding two sittings, in the Senior Secondary School Certificate examinations (WASCE/SSCE/NECO). Required subjects include English Language, Mathematics, Biology or Health Science, Chemistry, and Physics.
2. UTME or Direct Entry: Candidates should have attempted the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) or, alternatively, possess other Advanced Level Qualifications qualifying for Direct Entry.

Potential Career Paths

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science program, graduates are prepared to pursue various career opportunities, including but not limited to:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist
• Clinical Laboratory Technologist
• Research Scientist
• Biomedical Scientist
• Public Health Laboratory Scientist
• Quality Control Analyst
• Forensic Scientist
• Pharmaceutical Laboratory Technician
• Healthcare Consultant

Graduation Requirements

To successfully graduate from the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science program, students must fulfill the following conditions:

• Duration: Complete a minimum of four years (or eight semesters) of study if admitted through Direct Entry of five years (or ten semesters) if admitted with the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
• Credit Units: Accumulate a minimum of 148 credit units, including 18 units of University electives.
• Core Courses: Successfully pass all compulsory (core) courses outlined in the program curriculum.