Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences — study plan
- Credit hours
- 135
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 46
- Degree
- bachelor
The Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences study plan at Shaqra University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 135 credit hours across 46 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Common First Year courses (Levels 1-2) 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 109 | English (1) | 6 |
| MATH 130 | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 |
| ACT 130 | Computer Skills | 3 |
| CHS 101 | Health & Fitness | 3 |
| PHYS 107 | Introduction to Physics (1) | 3 |
| ENGL 110 | English (2) | 4 |
| ENGL 147 | English for Health | 2 |
| ACT 105 | Academic & Life Skills | 3 |
| CHEM 109 | Introduction to Chemistry | 3 |
| BIOL 101 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
Specialized courses - 200 level (Year 2) 35 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLT 231 | Professionalism and Health Care Systems | 2 |
| HLT 232 | Basics of Emergency Care | 3 |
| CLS 231 | Human Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| CLS 232 | Clinical Biochemistry 1 | 4 |
| CLS 233 | Clinical Analytical Chemistry | 3 |
| ISLM 102 | Islam & Building Society | 2 |
| CLS 241 | Basic Microbiology | 4 |
| CLS 242 | Clinical Biochemistry II | 4 |
| CLS 243 | Descriptive Histology | 3 |
| CLS 244 | Clinical Instrumental Analysis | 4 |
| ARAB 103 | Arabic Edition | 2 |
Specialized courses - 300 level (Year 3) 34 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLS 351 | General Pathology | 3 |
| CLS 352 | Haematology | 4 |
| CLS 353 | Clinical Biochemistry III | 4 |
| CLS 354 | Clinical Mycology | 3 |
| CLS 355 | Histological Techniques | 2 |
| ISLM 103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 |
| CLS 361 | Clinical Bacteriology I | 3 |
| CLS 362 | Medical Parasitology | 4 |
| CLS 363 | Immunology | 4 |
| SAT 106 | Biostatistics | 2 |
| HLT 261 | Epidemiology | 3 |
Specialized courses - 400 level (Year 4) 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CLS 471 | Clinical Bacteriology II | 3 |
| CLS 472 | Virology | 2 |
| CLS 473 | Immunohaematology | 4 |
| CLS 474 | Cytopathology | 2 |
| CLS 475 | Clinical Enzymology | 2 |
| CLS 476 | Clinical Practice Biochemistry | 2 |
| ISLM 104 | Political System in Islam | 2 |
| CLS 481 | Environmental Microbiology | 2 |
| CLS 482 | Clinical Practice Microbiology | 3 |
| CLS 483 | Medical Genetics | 3 |
| CLS 484 | Clinical Practice Haematology | 2 |
| CLS 485 | Laboratory Management | 2 |
| CLS 486 | Departmental Seminar | 2 |
| HLT 281 | Computer Applications for Health | 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 Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences
How many credit hours is Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences at Shaqra University?
Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences at Shaqra University requires completing 135 credit hours to graduate, spread across 46 courses.
How many years is Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences at Shaqra University?
The study plan for Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences award?
Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences at Shaqra University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 135 credit hours.
Is Clinical / Medical Laboratory Sciences offered at other universities?
Yes, Clinical / 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.