Medical Laboratory Sciences — study plan
- Credit hours
- 124
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 46
- Degree
- bachelor
The Medical Laboratory Sciences study plan at Kuwait University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 124 credit hours across 46 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0420-110 | Chemistry | 3 |
| 0420-111 | Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| 0410-115 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| 0788-181 | English Language 181 | 5 |
| UNIV-ELEC | University Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0430-121 | Physics | 3 |
| 0430-125 | Physics Lab | 1 |
| 0490-101 | Biology | 3 |
| 0700-106 | First Aid and Emergency Care | 3 |
| 0788-182 | English Language 182 | 5 |
Year 2 - Semester 1 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0711-105 | Introduction to Health Informatics | 3 |
| 0700-155 | Anatomy I | 3 |
| 0712-210 | Introduction to Biochemistry | 3 |
| 0712-211 | Introduction to Histology and Cytology | 2 |
| 0788-250 | English Language 250 | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0480-107 | Statistics for Medical Sciences | 3 |
| 0530-152 | Physiology I | 3 |
| 0712-212 | Introduction to Cell Biology | 2 |
| 0712-213 | Introduction to Haematology | 2 |
| 0510-220 | Psychology of Medical Care | 3 |
| 0712-297 | Introduction to Microbiology | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 1 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0712-340 | Histology | 3 |
| 0712-342 | Medical Biochemistry | 4 |
| 0712-344 | Immunology | 2 |
| 0712-351 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| 0712-366 | Clinical Chemistry I | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 2 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0712-343 | Molecular Biology and Genetics | 2 |
| 0712-353 | Medical Parasitology | 3 |
| 0712-358 | Histopathology and Cytology Methods I | 3 |
| 0712-364 | Clinical Microbiology and Serology | 2 |
| 0712-365 | Haematology I | 3 |
| 0712-367 | Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 1 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0712-441 | Haematology II and Practicum | 3 |
| 0712-442 | Immunohaematology and Practicum I | 3 |
| 0712-449 | Clinical Correlations I | 1 |
| 0712-450 | Clinical Microbiology I and Practicum | 3 |
| 0712-457 | Clinical Parasitology and Practicum | 2 |
| 0712-458 | Histopathology and Cytology Methods II and Practicum | 3 |
| 0712-467 | Clinical Chemistry III | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 2 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0712-462 | Clinical Haematology Practicum | 2 |
| 0712-463 | Clinical Microbiology Practicum | 3 |
| 0712-464 | Immunohaematology and Practicum II | 1 |
| 0712-465 | Histopathology and Cytology Methods III and Practicum | 2 |
| 0712-466 | Clinical Correlations II | 2 |
| 0712-468 | Clinical Chemistry IV | 2 |
| 0712-470 | Student Project | 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 Medical Laboratory Sciences
How many credit hours is Medical Laboratory Sciences at Kuwait University?
Medical Laboratory Sciences at Kuwait University requires completing 124 credit hours to graduate, spread across 46 courses.
How many years is Medical Laboratory Sciences at Kuwait 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 Kuwait University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 124 credit hours.
Is Medical Laboratory Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, Medical Laboratory Sciences is offered at at least 4 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.