Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc)
July 30, 2023 2023-07-31 19:35Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc)
Acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to conduct comprehensive laboratory tests, scrutinize and interpret data, and contribute to healthcare research.
Course Structure
Program run for five (5) academic years for UTME candidates and four (4) years for Direct Entry candidates.
5 Years Program
Intakes: From June
Year 1 - 100 Level
Mathematics for Health Sciences
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
General Biology I
General Biology II
Mechanics
Electricity and Magnetism
Physics Practical I
English & Communications
History, Philosophy & Ethics
Physical Chemistry
Practical Chemistry
Behaviour of Matter
Practical Physics
General Biology III
General Biology IV
Statistics for Health Sciences
Use of Library, Study skills and ICT
English and Communications
Introduction to French Language I
Year 2 - 200 Level
Gross Anatomy (upper and lower limb)
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
Basic Histology and Embryology
Embryology & Medical Genetics
General Principle/Cell Physiology
Reproductive Physiology
Cardiovascular Physiology
Blood and Immunology Physiology
Gastro Intestinal Tract Physiology
Biostatistics
Carbohydrate Biochemistry
Physical Biochemistry & Analytical Techniques
Enzymes & Introductory Metabolism
Introduction to Computer Science
Thorax, Abdomen, pelvis & perineum
Histology II
Genito-Urinary Physiology
Respiratory Physiology
Biochemistry of Lipid metabolism
Biochemistry of Proteins
General Microbiology and Parasitology.
Health Management
Application of Computer
Logic and Philosophy
Medical Microbiology and Parasitology.
Introduction to Computer and its Application
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Year 3 - 300 Level
Basic Chemical Pathology
Basic Haematology
Basic Microbiology
Basic Histopathology
Basic Immunology
Laboratory Posting
Biomedical Science Ethics
Basic Medical Parasitology & Entomology
Laboratory Posting II
Molecular Biology
Medical Virology
Fundamental Blood Grouping Serology
Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
Basic Pharmacology &Toxicology
General Microbiology
Biostatistics
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Year 4 - 400 Level
Laboratory Management
Medical Laboratory Histopathology I
Medical Laboratory Microbiology I
Lab Instrumentation & Techniques
Research Methodology
Microbial Genetics & Metabolism
Biomedical Engineering
Biophysics
Clinical Chemistry I
Haematology I
Professional Ethics in Med Lab Science
Molecular Biology
Point of care testing
Laboratory Posting
Health Economics
Haematology II
First Professional Examination
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing II
Medical Jurisprudence
Year 5 - 500 Level
Chemical Pathology Concentration
Chemical Pathology I
Chemical Pathology II
Clinical Enzymology
Laboratory Posting I
Molecular Biology II
Forensic Science
Research Project
Toxicology & Toxinology
Chemical Pathology procedures
Endocrine disorders
Chemical Pathology III
Seminar Laboratory Posting II
Haematology and Blood Group Serology Concentration
Medical Laboratory Haematology
Blood Group Serology I
Cytogenetics
Laboratory Posting I
Molecular Biology II
Forensic Science
Research Project
Blood Group Serology II
Experimental Haematology
Blood Group Serology III
Transfusion Science
Seminar
Laboratory Posting II
Histopathology Concentration
Medical Laboratory Histopathology I
Histopathological Techniques
Medical Laboratory Histopathology II
Laboratory Posting I
Molecular Biology II
Forensic Science
Research Project
Medical Laboratory Histopathology II
Embalment and Museum Techniques
Exfoliative Cytology
Cancer Cytogenetics
Seminar
Laboratory Posting II
Medical Microbiology Concentration
Medical Laboratory Microbiology I
Epidemiology & Public Health
Medical Virology
Laboratory Posting I
Molecular Biology II
Forensic Science
Research Project
Medical Mycology
Pharmaceutical Microbiology and Advanced Techniques
Medical Protozoology
Modern Diagnoses of Microbial Infection
Seminar
Laboratory Posting II
Laboratory Posting II
Entry Requirements
Entry into 100 Level
- pass Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with minimum required points in Chemistry, Physics, Biology and Use of English.
- pass FBIU Screening/Post UTME.
- have Credit level in 5 subjects (English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics), the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) of the West African Examination Council (WAEC) or together with an appropriate pass in the Joint Admission & Matriculation Board (JAMB) Examination, at not more than two (2) sittings.
200 Level Direct Entry
Candidates with pass in the General Certificate of Education (GCE) at advanced level in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (or Zoology) and also with a minimum of 5 credits in the following subjects – Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English Language and Mathematics at ‘O’ level: in addition to satisfying the minimum entry requirements through JAMB, or graduates with at least a second class honours degree (22) in related disciplines, but must also have a minimum of 5 credits in the subjects stipulated at ‘O’ level. Holders of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Certificate who must also have a minimum of 5 credits in the subjects stipulated at O’ level are eligible. Holders of Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) certificate with biology, chemistry physics subjects combination with at least 12 points, and also have minimum of 5 credits in the subjects listed above.
Transfer to the program (Intra/Inter University)
This is applicable for candidates that satisfy entry level and direct entry level above and other regulations of the University as reviewed from time to time.