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

Liwa University College of Medical and Health Sciences

Credit hours: 133
Levels: 8
Courses: 42
Degree: bachelor

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences study plan at Liwa University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 133 credit hours across 42 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
MLS 310	Hematology Coagulation and Hemostasis	3
MLS 311	Clinical Parasitology	3
MLS 312	Diagnostic Microbiology I	3
BMS 411	General Pharmacology and Toxicology	3
BSC 321	Public Health and Epidemiology	3

Level 6 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MLS 320	Urinalysis and Body Fluids	3
MLS 321	Principle of Human Genetics	3
MLS 322	Diagnostic Microbiology II	3
BSC 221	Research Methods for Health Science	3
MLS 323	Clinical Immunology and Serology	3

Level 7 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MLS 410	Molecular Biology	3
MLS 411	Medical Virology	3
BMS 410	Pathology	3
MLS 412	Lab Management and Quality Assurance	3
GEN 201	Psychology	3

Level 8 13 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MLS 419	Graduation Project	3
MLS 420	Clinical Practice	10

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

Calculate your GPA for this major

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

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

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory with a Concentration in Diagnostic Laboratory Sciences at Liwa University requires completing 133 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.

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

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

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

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