B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences — study plan
- Credit hours
- 130
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 52
- Degree
- bachelor
The B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences study plan at University of Bahrain is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 130 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1- Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ISLM101 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| ARAB110 | Arabic Language Skills | 3 |
| ENG115 | English for Healthcare Professionals 1 | 3 |
| LFS117 | Anatomy and Physiology for MLS | 4 |
| MLS100 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences and biosafety | 2 |
| MLS101 | Phlebotomy | 1 |
Year 1- Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRLC107 | Human Rights | 2 |
| ENG125 | English for Healthcare professionals 2 | 3 |
| CGS102 | Chemistry | 3 |
| MLS111 | Clinical Laboratory Instrumentation | 2 |
| MLS112 | Cell Biology | 2 |
| MLS113 | Histology | 3 |
| MLS214 | Urine and Body Fluids Analysis | 3 |
Year 2- Semester 3 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST122 | Modern History of Bahrain and citizenship | 3 |
| PH211 | Epidemiology | 2 |
| MLS213 | Basic pathology | 3 |
| MLS216 | Fundamentals of Microbiology | 3 |
| MLS219 | Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 3 |
| SBS122 | Human Relations Elective | 3 |
| SBS316 | Fundamentals of Psychology and Sociology Elective | 3 |
Year 2- Semester 4 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HCA301 | Leadership and Management in Healthcare Settings | 3 |
| MLS221 | Clinical Chemistry I | 3 |
| MLS222 | Medical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS226 | Haematology I | 3 |
| MLS230 | Medical Parasitology | 3 |
Year 3- Semester 5 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLS312 | Medical Immunology | 3 |
| MLS313 | Hematology II | 3 |
| MLS316 | Clinical Chemistry II | 4 |
| MLS317 | Medical Microbiology II | 4 |
| MLS318 | Histological and Cytological Techniques | 3 |
Year 3- Semester 6 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PH222 | Biostatistics for Health Sciences | 3 |
| MLS323 | Blood Coagulation | 2 |
| MLS326 | Human genetics | 3 |
| MLS328 | Toxicology and Therapeutic drug monitoring | 2 |
| MLS330 | Interdisciplinary clinical lab practicum | 2 |
| MLS331 | Forensic Science | 2 |
| MLS332 | Food Microbiology Elective | 2 |
| MLS333 | Molecular diagnostics Elective | 2 |
| MLS334 | Assisted Reproductive Techniques Elective | 2 |
Year 4- Semester 7 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SBS320 | Research Methods | 3 |
| MLS410 | Quality Assurance in Lab Medicine | 2 |
| MLS413 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| MLS418 | Lab Cases Seminar | 1 |
| MLS420 | Medical Virology | 2 |
| MLS421 | Blood banking Practice | 2 |
| MLS424 | Immunology & Serology Practice | 2 |
| MLS426 | Research Project-I | 1 |
Year 4- Semester 8 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLS427 | Hematology Practice | 3 |
| MLS428 | Clinical Microbiology Practice | 3 |
| MLS429 | Clinical biochemistry Practice | 3 |
| MLS430 | Histology and Cytology Practice | 3 |
| MLS431 | Research Project-II | 2 |
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 B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences
How many credit hours is B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences at University of Bahrain?
B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences at University of Bahrain requires completing 130 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences at University of Bahrain?
The study plan for B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences award?
B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences at University of Bahrain awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 130 credit hours.
Is B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Sciences is offered at at least 5 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.