Clinical Laboratory Sciences — study plan
King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences College of Applied Medical Sciences
- Credit hours
- 133
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 49
- Degree
- bachelor
The Clinical Laboratory Sciences study plan at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 133 credit hours across 49 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Phase I (Pre-Professional) — Year 1, Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | English Communications Skills and Writing I | 5 |
| ENGL 102 | English Language Structures and Drills I | 4 |
| ENGL 103 | English Academic Reading & Vocabulary I | 5 |
| ARBC 101 | Arabic Language Skills I | 2 |
| ISLM 101 | Islamic Culture | 2 |
Phase I — Year 1, Semester 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 111 | English Communications Skills II | 2 |
| ENGL 112 | English Language Structures and Drills II | 2 |
| ENGL 113 | English Academic Reading & Vocabulary II | 4 |
| ARBC 111 | Arabic Language Skills II | 4 |
| BIOL 101 | Biology for Health Sciences | 2 |
| CHEM 101 | Chemistry for Health Sciences | 2 |
| PHYS 101 | Physics for Health Sciences | 2 |
Phase I — Year 2, Semester 1 20 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 201 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| ENGL 211 | Advanced English Grammar | 2 |
| ENGL 212 | English Academic Reading & Vocabulary | 5 |
| BIOC 211 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| BIOS 201 | Biostatistics & Introduction to EBM | 2 |
| BHSC 201 | Behavioral Sciences | 2 |
| COMP 201 | Computer Science & Medical Informatics | 3 |
Phase I — Year 2, Semester 2 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PMSC 211 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| PMSC 212 | Principles of Diseases | 4 |
| PMSC 213 | Basic Pharmacology | 3 |
| ETHC 201 | Medical Ethics and Patient Safety | 2 |
| EDUC 201 | Health Professions Education | 3 |
| CLAB-INTRO | Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Sciences (Introductory Course) | 2 |
| ELEC 201 | Elective Course | 1 |
Phase II (Professional) — Year 3, Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAB 311 | Laboratory Procedures | 1 |
| CLAB 312 | Body Fluids | 2 |
| CLAB 317 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2 |
| CLAB 324 | Clinical Chemistry | 5 |
| CLAB 412 | Chemistry/Urinalysis/Phlebotomy | 5 |
| CLAB 413 | Laboratory Medicine Seminar | 1 |
Phase II — Year 3, Semester 2 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAB 313 | Immunology & Virology | 3 |
| CLAB 318 | Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| CLAB 319 | Clinical Microbiology Laboratory | 2 |
| CLAB 416 | Microbiology Clinical Education | 5 |
| CLAB 316 | Parasitology | 1 |
Phase II — Year 4, Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAB 314 | Hematology | 3 |
| CLAB 315 | Hematology Laboratory | 3 |
| CLAB 414 | Laboratory Management I | 1 |
| CLAB 411 | Hematology/Coagulation Clinical Education | 5 |
| CLAB 419 | Laboratory Management II | 1 |
| CLAB 320 | Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
Phase II — Year 4, Semester 2 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLAB 322 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| CLAB 323 | Immunohematology Laboratory | 1 |
| CLAB 418 | Laboratory Medicine Case Studies Seminar | 1 |
| CLAB 417 | Blood Bank/Immunology Clinical Education | 5 |
| CLAB 415 | Histo/Cyto Techniques | 2 |
| CLAB 321 | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory | 1 |
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 Clinical Laboratory Sciences
How many credit hours is Clinical Laboratory Sciences at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences?
Clinical Laboratory Sciences at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences requires completing 133 credit hours to graduate, spread across 49 courses.
How many years is Clinical Laboratory Sciences at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences?
The study plan for Clinical Laboratory Sciences spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Clinical Laboratory Sciences award?
Clinical Laboratory Sciences at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 133 credit hours.
Is Clinical Laboratory Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, Clinical Laboratory Sciences is offered at at least 9 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.