Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology — study plan

Liwa University College of Medical and Health Sciences

Credit hours: 133
Levels: 8
Courses: 45
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology study plan at Liwa University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 133 credit hours across 45 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENG 100	English I	3
MTH 105	Mathematics and Statistics	3
CIT 100	Introduction to Information Technology	3
MLS 110	Clinical Laboratory instrumentation	3
BMS 110	Medical Terminology	3
BSC 121	Chemistry for Health Sciences	3

Level 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GEN 105	Emirates Culture and Society	3
GEN 302	Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship	3
BMS 123	Biochemistry	3
GEN100/GEN101	Communication Skills in Arabic/ Communication Skills in Arabic for non-Arabic speakers	3
BMS 121	Human Anatomy	3
BMS 122	Human Physiology	3

Level 3 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GEN 102	Islamic Culture (Arabic/English)	3
GEN 304	Ethics	3
MLS 210	Clinical Chemistry I	3
MLS 211	Medical Microbiology	3
MLS 212	Basic Hematology	3
MLS 213	Immunology	3

Level 4 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MLS 220	Histology & Microtechniques	3
MLS 221	Clinical Chemistry II	3
MLS 222	Diagnostic Hematology	3
MLS 223	Transfusion Science	3
GEN 103	Logic and Critical Thinking	3
BSC 220	Biostatistics	3

Level 5 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENG 104	English II	3
GEN 201	Psychology	3
BSC 221	Research Methods for Health Science	3
MLS 312	Diagnostic Microbiology I	3
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3
MLS 321	Principle of Human Genetics	3

Level 6 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BSC 321	Public Health and Epidemiology	3
MLS 410	Molecular Biology	3
BIOT 321	Bioinformatics and Computational Biology	3
MLS 411	Medical Virology	3
MLS 323	Clinical Immunology and Serology	3
BIOT 322	Biotechnology in Drug Discovery & Development	3

Level 7 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOT 411	Genetic Engineering & Recombinant DNA Technology	3
BIOT 413	Nanobiotechnology in Medicine	3
BIOT 410	Clinical Practice	3
BIOT 412	Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine	3
MLS 412	Lab Management and Quality Assurance	3

Level 8 10 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOT 422	Senior seminar in Biotechnology	1
BIOT 423	Internship	3
BIOT 419	Graduation Project	3
BMS 410	Pathology	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology at Liwa University?

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology at Liwa University requires completing 133 credit hours to graduate, spread across 45 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology at Liwa University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology award?

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Medical Biotechnology at Liwa University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 133 credit hours.