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Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine — study plan

Al-Baha University Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences

Credit hours
151
Levels
12
Courses
62
Degree
bachelor

The Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine study plan at Al-Baha University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 6 years (12 academic levels), requiring 151 credit hours across 62 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level One (18 credits, 8 courses) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ENGL1101 English Language 1 4
ISLM1001 Islamic Culture 1 2
ISLM1003 Recitation and Quranic Guidance 2
ARAB1001 Arabic Language Skills 2
MEDP1101 Professionalism in Health Practice 2
TERM1101 Medical Terminology 2
ETH1101 Ethics for Healthcare Practitioners 2
CHEM1101 General Chemistry 2

Level Two (18 credits, 7 courses) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
ENGL1102 English Language 2 3
BIO1101 Human Biology 4
PHYS1101 Medical Physics 3
CHEM1102 Organic Chemistry 2
AI1001 Artificial Intelligence & Applications 2
ISLM1002 Islamic Culture 2 2
HIST1001 History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2

Level Three (18 credits, 7 courses) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
BMS1020 General Anatomy and Physiology 3
BMS1021 English for Medical Sciences 2
BMS1022 Pharmacology 2
BMS1023 Health Informatics 2
LABM1523 Medical Bacteriology 1 3
LABM1524 Biochemistry 3
LABM1525 Molecular Cell Biology 3

Level Four (18 credits, 7 courses) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
BMS1025 Biostatistics 2
BMS1260 Research Methods 2
LABM1526 Histology and Cytology 3
LABM1527 Analytical Chemistry 2
LABM1528 Clinical Chemistry 1 3
LABM1529 Haematology 1 3
LABM1807 Medical Bacteriology 2 3

Level Five (18 credits, 7 courses) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
LABM1808 Medical Mycology 2
LABM1809 Haematology 2 3
LABM1530 Immunology 1 3
LABM1810 Clinical Chemistry 2 3
LABM1531 Medical Parasitology 1 3
LABM1811 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis 2
LABM1532 General Pathology 2

Level Six (18 credits, 6 courses) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
LABM1533 Medical Laboratory Skills and Instrumentations 3
LABM1812 Blood Banking and Transfusion 3
LABM1813 Immunology 2 3
LABM1814 Medical Parasitology 2 3
LABM1815 Medical Virology 3
LABM1816 Clinical Chemistry 3 3

Level Seven (17 credits, 6 courses) 17 credits

Code Course Credits
LABM1817 Hemostasis 3
LABM1818 Advanced Blood Banking and Transfusion 3
LABM1819 Histopathology and Cytopathology 3
LABM1820 Medical Genetics 2
LABM1821 Clinical Practice 1 4
ELEC-1 Elective 1 2

Level Eight (18 credits, 7 courses) 18 credits

Code Course Credits
LABM1822 Graduation Project 3
LABM1823 Laboratory Management and Quality Control 2
LABM1824 Clinical Microbiology 3
LABM1825 Clinical Practice 2 4
LABM1826 Molecular Diagnostic and Bioinformatics 2
BMS1024 Epidemiology and Infection Control 2
ELEC-2 Elective 2 2

Level Nine - Internship (0 credits) 0 credits

Code Course Credits
LABM1827 Laboratory Medicine Internship 1 0

Level Ten - Internship (0 credits) 0 credits

Code Course Credits
LABM1828 Laboratory Medicine Internship 2 0

Level Eleven - Internship (0 credits) 0 credits

Code Course Credits
LABM1829 Laboratory Medicine Internship 3 0

Elective Courses Bank (choose 2) 8 credits

Code Course Credits
BMS1261 Occupational Health and Safety 2
BMS1262 Patient Safety in Healthcare 2
BMS1263 Healthcare Quality 2
BMS1264 Heart Saver & First Aid 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 Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine

How many credit hours is Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine at Al-Baha University?

Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine at Al-Baha University requires completing 151 credit hours to graduate, spread across 62 courses.

How many years is Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine at Al-Baha University?

The study plan for Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine spans about 6 years (12 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine award?

Bachelor of Laboratory Medicine at Al-Baha University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 151 credit hours.

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