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Academic Programmes August 29, 2026

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

August 29, 20262 min read

Programme Description

The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology is a full time three -year programme organized in 6 semesters, designed to impart basic knowledge to students with regard to general health laboratory technical works in a view to produce competent technicians who will apply basic skills and knowledge in the field of medical laboratory technology. Courses in each semester are taught and examined at the end of each semester. The academic year is the basic academic accounting unit. All courses of Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology are core courses.

Learning Outcomes

  • Sound knowledge appropriate for health laboratory technician.
  • Effective performance of all laboratory activities expected for a health laboratory technician.
  • Creativity and innovativeness in response to challenges inherent in medical laboratory sciences practice and health care delivery.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills in medical laboratory sciences and health care practice.
  • Good sense of accountability and responsibility in their daily activities.
  • Culture of lifelong learning for laboratory personnel and advancement of Medical Laboratory Sciences profession.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
ML 0111 Anatomy and Physiology Core 2E+1
ML 0112 Biostatistics and Research Methodology Core 10.5
ML 0113 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Core 19
ML 0114 Prevention and Control of Disease Transmission Core Other 4.5
ML 0115 Professional Ethics and Communication Skills Core 3
ML 0116 Laboratory Safety and Waste Management Core 3

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
ML 0121 Basic Laboratory Instrumentation and Microcomputers Core 12.6
ML 0122 Specimen Management Core 12.6
ML 0123 Basic Laboratory Investigations Core 12.6
ML 0124 Basic Laboratory Stains, Reagents, and Solutions Core Other 15.9
ML 0125 Clinical Enzymology Core 6.3

Year 2

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
ML 0211 Microbiology and Immunology Core 18
ML 0212 Medical Parasitology and Entomology Core 10.5
ML 0213 Haematology Core 10.5
ML 0214 Transfusion Science and Tissue Compatibility Core 5.25
ML 0215 Clinical Chemistry Core 10.5
ML 0216 Histocytology Core 5.25

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
ML 0221 Introduction to Computer and Information Technology Core 9.6
ML 0222 Quality Assurance and Control Core 12.6
ML 0223 Maintenance of Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Core 12.6
ML 0224 Health Care Systems and Health Policy Core 6.3
ML 0225 Field Attachment: Laboratory Practice I Core 18.9

Year 3

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
ML 0311 Diagnostic Histocytopathology Core 15.9
ML 0312 Laboratory Culture Media Core 12.6
ML 0313 Laboratory Biological Products Core 6.3
ML 0314 Laboratory Information Management Core 6.3
ML 0315 Laboratory Practice II Core 18.9

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
ML 0321 Laboratory Management, Leadership and Entrepreneurship Core 4
ML 0322 Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Core 8
ML 0323 Laboratory Animals Keeping Core 12
ML 0324 Laboratory Practice III Core 36
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