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The programme provides an in-depth scientific and professional background for the production of medical laboratory scientists skilled enough to work in health institutions anywhere in the world.
Programme Objectives
- Training of medical laboratory scientists for hospital diagnostic services, preventive and public health services, research, academics and quality assurance laboratories in industries and other organizations.
- Production of biological and diagnostic reagents as well as fabrication and maintenance of medical equipment.
Course Content
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| CHM 101 | Physical Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 111 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIO 102 | Animal Forms & Functions | 3 |
| PHY 101 | Introduction to Mechanics and Properties of Matter | 3 |
| PHY 102 | Introduction to Heat, Wave, Motion and Matter | 3 |
| PHY 161 | Basic Experimental Physics I | 1 |
| MTH 102 | Elementary Mathematics (Algebra and Trigonometry) | 2 |
| GST 111 | Communication in English | 2 |
| GST 122 | Use of Literature & Study Skills | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 22 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| CHM 121 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| BIO 104 | Introduction to Genetics and Heredity | 3 |
| PHY 103 | Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 162 | Basic Experimental Physics II | 1 |
| MTH 101 | Elements of Calculus | 2 |
| STAT 101 | Elements of Statistics | 2 |
| BIO 101 | Plant Forms and Functions | 3 |
| PHY 104 | Introduction to Optics and Modern Physics | 2 |
| GST 112 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 2 |
| GST 113 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 |
| GST 123 | Information and Communication Technology | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 26 |
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| ANA 211 | Anatomy I (Histology) | 3 |
| ANA 212 | Anatomy II | 3 |
| BCH-AM 211 | Principles and Chemistry of Biomolecules | 3 |
| S-PHY 201 | Physiology of Essential Organs I | 3 |
| S-PHY 202 | Physiology Practical I | 2 |
| MLS 203 | Histochemistry | 2 |
| GST 211 | Communication in English II | 2 |
| GST 221 | History and Philosophy of Science | 2 |
| GST 231 | Introduction to Entrepreneurial Skill | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 22 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| ANA 221 | Anatomy III | 3 |
| ANA 222 | Anatomy IV | 3 |
| BCH-AM 221 | Metabolism of Biomolecules of Special Topics | 3 |
| S-PHY 203 | Physiology of Essential Organs II | 3 |
| S-PHY 204 | Physiology Practical II | 2 |
| GST 212 | Philosophy and Human Existence | 2 |
| GST 224 | Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 18 |
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| MLS 311 | Medical Laboratory Science Ethics | 2 |
| MLS 312 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science I | 4 |
| MLS 313 | Biomedical Engineering | 3 |
| MLS 314 | Biostatistics I | 2 |
| MLS 315 | Laboratory Management and Organization | 2 |
| MLS 316 | Basic Immunology | 2 |
| MLS 317 | General Pharmacology including Practical | 2 |
| MLS 318 | Basic Microbiology I | 2 |
| MLS 319 | Laboratory Posting/Practical Exercise | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 21 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| MLS 321 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science II | 4 |
| MLS 322 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science (parasitism) | 2 |
| MLS 323 | General Pathology | 3 |
| MLS 324 | Instrumentation in Medical Laboratory Science (parasitism) | 4 |
| MLS 325 | Systemic Pharmacology | 2 |
| MLS 326 | Basic Virology I | 2 |
| MLS 327 | Biostatistics II | 2 |
| MLS 328 | Laboratory Posting/Practical Exercises II | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 21 |
| 1ST SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| MLS 411 | Basic Chemical Pathology | 3 |
| MLS 412 | Basic Haematology | 3 |
| MLS 413 | Basic Histopathology | 3 |
| MLS 414 | Basic Bacteriology/Mycology | 2 |
| MLS 415 | Basic Blood Group Serology | 2 |
| MLS 416 | Immunology II | 2 |
| MLS 417 | Counseling Skill | 2 |
| MLS 418 | Medical Microbiology I | 3 |
| MLS 419 | Laboratory Posting/Practical Exercise III | 3 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 24 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| MLS 421 | Medical Parasitology/Entomology | 3 |
| MLS 422 | Medical Virology | 2 |
| MLS 423 | Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Entrepreneurship | 2 |
| MLS 424 | Toxicology | 3 |
| MLS 425 | Chemical Pathology I | 3 |
| MLS 426 | Histopathology I | 3 |
| MLS 427 | Haematology I | 3 |
| MLS 428 | Laboratory Posting/Practical exercise IV | 3 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 21 |
| CHEMICAL PATHOLOGY (SPECIALTY) 1ST SEMESTER COURSES |
||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| CPY 511 | Chemical Pathology III | 3 |
| CPY 512 | Chemical Pathology III | 2 |
| CPY 513 | Endocrinology | 2 |
| CPY 514 | Clinical Enzymology | 2 |
| MLR 515 | Medical Research Methodology | 2 |
| CPY 516 | Laboratory Posting/Practical | 3 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 12 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| CPY 521 | Advanced Chemical Pathology Techniques | 3 |
| CPY 522 | Toxicology/Practical | 3 |
| CPY 523 | Laboratory Posting/Practical | 3 |
| MLS 525 | Seminar | 2 |
| MLP 599 | Project | 6 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 17 |
| HISTOPATHOLOGY (SPECIALTY) 1ST SEMESTER COURSES |
||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| PTH 511 | Histopathology I | 3 |
| PTH 512 | Histopathology II | 2 |
| PTH 513 | Exfoliative cytology | 2 |
| PTH 514 | Cytogenetics | 3 |
| PTH 515 | Museum Techniques/Practical | 3 |
| MLR 515 | Medical Research Methodology | 2 |
| PTH 516 | Laboratory Posting II | 3 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 18 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| PTH 521 | Histopathology III | 3 |
| PTH 522 | Advanced Histopathology Technique/Embalmment/Practical | 3 |
| PTH 523 | Laboratory Posting/Practical | 3 |
| MLS 525 | Seminar | 2 |
| MLP 599 | Project | 6 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 17 |
| HAEMATOLOGY (SPECIALTY) 1ST SEMESTER COURSES |
||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| HAE 511 | Haematology I | 3 |
| HAE 512 | Blood Group Serology I | 3 |
| HAE 513 | Blood Group Serology II | 2 |
| HAE 514 | Cytogenetics | 2 |
| HAE 515 | Advanced Haematology Techniques | 3 |
| HAE 516 | Laboratory Posting/Practical | 3 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 18 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| HAE 521 | Advanced Blood Serology Techniques | 3 |
| HAE 522 | Laboratory Posting/Data Interpretation | 3 |
| MLS 525 | Seminar | 2 |
| MLP 599 | Project | 6 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 14 |
| MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY (SPECIALTY) 1ST SEMESTER COURSES |
||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| MMP 511 | Medical Microbiology I | 3 |
| MMP 512 | Medical Microbiology II | 3 |
| MMP 513 | Systematic Virology | 3 |
| MMP 514 | Medical Mycology | 3 |
| MMP 515 | Microbial Genetics | 3 |
| MMP 516 | Public Health Microbiology | 3 |
| MMP 517 | Laboratory Posting II | 3 |
| MLR 515 | Medical Research Methodology | 2 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 23 |
| 2ND SEMESTER COURSES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Units |
| MMP 521 | Advanced | 2 |
| MMP 522 | Pharmaceutical Microbiology and | 3 |
| MMP 523 | Clinical (Diagnostic) Parasitology | 3 |
| MMP 524 | Laboratory Posting III | 3 |
| MLS 525 | Seminar | 2 |
| MLP 599 | Project | 6 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 19 |
