Medical Laboratory Sciences — study plan
- Credit hours
- 141
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 46
- Degree
- bachelor
The Medical Laboratory Sciences study plan at King Khalid University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 141 credit hours across 46 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0211 | Ethics for Health Professions | 2 |
| 0222 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| 0522 | Intensive English Program | 5 |
Level 2 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0214 | Fundamentals of Biostatistics | 2 |
| 0303 | Physics for Health Sciences | 3 |
| 0401 | Biology for Health Sciences | 4 |
| 0402 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 4 |
Level 3 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0212 | Moderation | 2 |
| 0221 | Arabic Language Skills | 2 |
| 2202 | Introduction to Physiology | 2 |
| 2301 | Introduction to Anatomy and Histology | 3 |
| 2311 | Basic Medical Biochemistry | 3 |
| 2321 | Basic Hematology | 3 |
| 2431 | Basic Immunology | 4 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 2222 | Anemia | 2 |
| 2241 | Pathology | 2 |
| 2303 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| 2304 | Medical Technology and Research Skills | 3 |
| 2412 | Metabolism and its Disorders | 4 |
| 2432 | Microbiology | 4 |
Level 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 3205 | Genetics | 2 |
| 3223 | Coagulation | 2 |
| 3224 | Blood Bank | 2 |
| 3242 | Cytopathology | 2 |
| 3333 | Clinical Virology | 3 |
| 3334 | Clinical Parasitology | 3 |
| 3413 | Clinical Biochemistry | 4 |
Level 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0262 | Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| 3243 | Practical Histopathology | 2 |
| 3314 | Body Fluids | 3 |
| 3325 | Hematological Malignancies | 3 |
| 3435 | Clinical Bacteriology | 4 |
| 3436 | Clinical Immunology | 4 |
Level 7 22 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0401 | Career Preparation Skills (Training 1) | 4 |
| 4216 | Clinical Toxicology | 2 |
| 4237 | Clinical Mycology | 2 |
| 4244 | Advanced Methods in Histopathology | 2 |
| 4306 | Graduation Project | 3 |
| 4308 | Laboratory Management and Quality | 3 |
| 4315 | Clinical Endocrinology | 3 |
| 4326 | Practice in Coagulation and Transfusion | 3 |
Level 8 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 4316 | Clinical Laboratory Training in Biochemistry | 3 |
| 4345 | Clinical Laboratory Training in Histopathology and Cytology | 3 |
| 4417 | Clinical Laboratory Training in Hematology and Blood Transfusion | 4 |
| 4438 | Clinical Laboratory Training in Serology | 4 |
| 4439 | Clinical Laboratory Training in Microbiology | 4 |
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 Medical Laboratory Sciences
How many credit hours is Medical Laboratory Sciences at King Khalid University?
Medical Laboratory Sciences at King Khalid University requires completing 141 credit hours to graduate, spread across 46 courses.
How many years is Medical Laboratory Sciences at King Khalid University?
The study plan for Medical Laboratory Sciences spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Medical Laboratory Sciences award?
Medical Laboratory Sciences at King Khalid University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 141 credit hours.
Is Medical Laboratory Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, 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.