Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences — study plan

A'Sharqiyah University College of Applied and Health Sciences

Credit hours: 97
Levels: 8
Courses: 46
Degree: diploma

The Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences study plan at A'Sharqiyah University is an accredited diploma programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 97 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 - Fall 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL101	English Comm. Skills I	3
CHEM101	Chemistry I	3
CHEM181	Chemistry I Lab	1
MDLS101	Introduction to Medical Lab Sciences	3
MDLS181	Introduction to Medical Lab Sciences	1
ARAB101	Arabic	3

Year 1 - Spring 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL102	English Comm. Skills II	3
MDLS120	Medical Terminology	1
MDLS121	Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation	3
MDLS191	Analytical Techniques and Instrumentation Lab	1
CHEM201	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHEM281	Organic Chemistry I Lab	1
MDLS102	Human Anatomy and Physiology for MDLS	3
MDLS182	Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab for MDLS	1

Year 2 - Fall 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
BIOL201	Microbiology	3
BIOL281	Microbiology Lab	1
MDLS201	Clinical Chemistry I	3
MDLS281	Clinical Chemistry Lab I	1
MDLS202	Hematology	3
MDLS282	Hematology Lab	2
ISLM101	Islamic Civilization	3

Year 2 - Spring 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MDLS211	Genetics	3
MDLS212	Medical Bacteriology I	3
MDLS292	Medical Bacteriology I Lab	1
MDLS213	First Aid	1
MDLS214	Histology	2
MDLS294	Histology Lab	2
	Elective 1 Elective	3

Year 2 - Summer 3 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MDLS200	Clinical Practicum I	3

Year 3 - Fall 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MDLS301	Molecular Biology	3
MDLS381	Molecular Biology Lab	1
MDLS302	General Pathology	2
MDLS304	Immunology	2
MDLS384	Immunology Lab	1
MDLS305	Medical Parasitology I	2
MDLS385	Medical Parasitology I Lab	1
MDLS306	Biostatistics and Epidemiology	2

Year 3 - Spring 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MDLS311	Clinical Chemistry II	3
MDLS312	Genetic Disorders and Cancers	2
MDLS313	Medical Parasitology II	2
MDLS393	Medical Parasitology II Lab	1
MDLS314	Medical Mycology	2
MDLS394	Medical Mycology Lab	1
MDLS315	Medical Virology	2
MNGT313	Entrepreneurship	3

Year 3 - Summer 3 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MDLS300	Clinical Practicum II	3

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 Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

How many credit hours is Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences at A'Sharqiyah University?

Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences at A'Sharqiyah University requires completing 97 credit hours to graduate, spread across 46 courses.

How many years is Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences at A'Sharqiyah University?

The study plan for Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences award?

Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences at A'Sharqiyah University awards a Diploma degree after completing 97 credit hours.