BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences — study plan
National University of Science and Technology College of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Credit hours
- 134
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 42
- Degree
- bachelor
The BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences study plan at National University of Science and Technology is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 134 credit hours across 42 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English language skills | 3 | |
| Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development | 2 | |
| General Biology (with lab) | 4 | |
| Chemistry for Health Sciences (with lab) | 5 | |
| Academic English | 3 | |
| Oman History and Islamic Culture | 3 | |
| Physics for Health Sciences | 4 | |
| Organic Chemistry (with lab) | 4 | |
| Technical Writing | 2 | |
| Entrepreneurship seminar | 1 |
Year 2 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 | |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Immunology | 3 | |
| Histology | 2 | |
| Organizational behaviour & Management | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of Biochemistry | 4 | |
| Microbiology | 4 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| Biostatistics and research methodology | 3 | |
| Elective course Elective | 3 |
Year 3 31 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Pathology | 3 | |
| Molecular Diagnostics with lab | 3 | |
| Clinical Parasitology | 3 | |
| Clinical Hematology 1 | 3 | |
| Laboratory Management and Quality Assurance | 2 | |
| Clinical Hematology 2 | 3 | |
| Clinical Chemistry | 5 | |
| Diagnostic Microbiology | 4 | |
| Interprofessional Education (IPE) In medical laboratory Practice | 2 | |
| Elective Course Elective | 3 |
Year 4 39 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Ethics in Workplace | 2 | |
| Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 2 | |
| Clinical Endocrinology | 2 | |
| Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine | 2 | |
| Diagnostic Immunology & Serology | 3 | |
| Research Project | 3 | |
| Practicum in Microbiology | 5 | |
| Clinical Biochemistry training | 5 | |
| Clinical Practice in Serology | 3 | |
| Practicum in Histopathology | 4 | |
| Practicum in Blood Banking | 3 | |
| Practicum in Haematology | 5 |
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 BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences
How many credit hours is BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences at National University of Science and Technology?
BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences at National University of Science and Technology requires completing 134 credit hours to graduate, spread across 42 courses.
How many years is BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences at National University of Science and Technology?
The study plan for BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences award?
BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences at National University of Science and Technology awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 134 credit hours.
Is BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, BSc 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.