Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences
About This Programme
The program is designed to meet the objectives of the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Course Highlights
- 134 Cr. Hrs. credit hours
- Taught in English
- College of Health Sciences
Careers
Graduates of the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) program are highly sought after globally, with a multitude of career pathways available, including: - Clinical laboratory generalists in hospitals, clinics, or private laboratories, and clinical lab supervisors or managers. - Clinical laboratory specialists in areas such as microbiology, hematology, chemistry, molecular biology/DNA, histocompatibility, immunology, and blood banks or stem cell/bone marrow labs. - Quality assurance/quality specialists in hospitals or industries (e.g., pharmaceutical quality operations). - Technical representatives, sales representatives, or research and development specialists in laboratory industries. - Research technologists or research supervisors/coordinators in academic medical centers. - Infection control officers in hospitals or clinics. - Educators for employee training programs or formal academic programs
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by the Accreditation Agency in Health and Social Sciences (AHPGS).
Programme Details
Award
BSc
Duration
4 Years
Qualification
BSc
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Tuition Fee
AED 62,500/yr
Apply online through the University of Sharjah admissions portal. The undergraduate application fee is AED 360 and is non-refundable; applicants to the Colleges of Medicine and Dental Medicine pay AED 1,500 to be considered in the competitive process.