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Undergraduate Program of medical laboratory science

Program Overview

Aimed at equipping students to be trained medical laboratory scientists able to conduct diagnostic tests, sample analysis, and result interpretation across many healthcare environments, the Undergraduate Program in Medical Laboratory Science The curriculum offers a thorough education combining fundamental scientific ideas with pragmatic clinical skills. Graduates will be ready to operate in different healthcare settings, research institutes, diagnostic laboratories, hospitals.

The program provides a well-rounded curriculum including courses in laboratory methods, equipment, and clinical research as well as hands-on experience via clinical rotations and internships.

Learning Objectives: The program aims to guarantee that students meet the following learning objectives:

Clinical Proficiency: Capacity to accurately and precisely conduct laboratory tests and procedures.

In clinical diagnostics, use analytical abilities to read test data and draw educated conclusions.

Know the concepts of laboratory management including quality control, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.

Technological Fluency: Mastery of laboratory apparatus and sophisticated diagnostic tools.

Improve your communication abilities to engage with healthcare teams, patients, and other professionals.

Follow ethical norms in medical laboratory procedures to guarantee patient data accuracy and confidentiality.

Program Learning Outcome

Graduates of the program will be able to:

Technically competently perform a range of diagnostic laboratory tests including hematological, microbiology, immunology, and biochemistry.

Examining and interpreting test data helps one to provide correct and quick findings to guide healthcare decisions.

Maintain a safe and efficient work environment by following standard operating procedures and ensuring laboratory quality control.

Show good communication and team building abilities within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Participate in continuous professional development and follow ethical and legal norms in laboratory work.

Program Delivery: The program combines academic classes with hands-on clinical practical practice.

Students will participate in a range of scientific courses, including biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, and hematology.

Apart from conventional classes, students will spend time in laboratories refining their knowledge of diagnostic tests, lab safety, and equipment handling.

Students will finish clinical placements in certified hospitals and diagnostic laboratories working with medical experts to acquire practical knowledge.

Online Learning: Virtual laboratories, online modules, and webinars provide flexible learning options that support the in-person instruction.

Program Evaluation: Students will be evaluated by means of a mix of

Written Tests: To evaluate theoretical understanding of laboratory methods and scientific ideas.

Practical Exams: Evaluation of students’ capacity to carry out diagnostic tests and laboratory procedures under controlled conditions.

Clinical Evaluations: Assessments of laboratory competency by clinical supervisors during placements.

Students could be expected to finish research papers connected to medical laboratory science showing their capacity to apply critical thinking to practical problems.

Apart from technical knowledge, students will acquire the following transferable skills:

Ability to address difficult diagnostic problems with creative ideas.

Attention to Detail: Accuracy in laboratory testing and data interpretation, hence vital for correct diagnosis.

In hectic healthcare settings, effectively controlling workloads and deadlines is time management.

Teamwork: Multidisciplinary teams of other healthcare professionals cooperating well.

Communication: Clear communication of complicated test findings to physicians, patients, and other healthcare professionals.

Program Design

The program is structured as follows:

Year 1: Introduction to fundamental topics including biology, chemistry, microbiology, and lab safety.

Year 2: More specialized courses covering clinical laboratory procedures, immunology, and hematology.

Year 3: Courses on laboratory administration and ethics, clinical assignments, and advanced laboratory training.

Year 4: Preparation for certification tests, research projects, last clinical assignments.

Entry Requirements: Candidates wishing to join the MLS program must fulfill the following criteria:

High school graduation or equivalent with classes in biology, chemistry, and arithmetic.

 lowest GPA.

Proof of good analytical and communication abilities.

Any further criteria, such a health test or CPR certification.

Department Modules List

# Code Module Template Department Credit Type Total of semesters
1 MLSAD-104 Academic Debate Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 General 1
2 MLSCS-103 Computer Skills Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 6 General 1
3 MLSGBIO-101 General Biology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 7 Core 1
4 MLSGCH-102 General Chemistry Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 7 Core 1
5 MLSENM-105 English language for Medical Student Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 General 1
               
1 MLSACH-207 Analytical Chemistry Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 7 Core 2
2 MLSACH-206 Human Biology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 7 Core 2
3 MLSACH-211 Kurdology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 3 General 2
4 MLSACH-208 Medical Physics Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 2
5 MLSACH-210 Medical Terminology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 3 Supported Module 2
6 MLSACH-209 Human Anatomy Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 2
               
1 MLSIBC-301 Introduction to Biochemistry Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 3
2 MLSMLT302 Fundamental of Medical Lab Technique Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 3
3 MLSCY-303 Cytology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 3
4 MLSMP-304 Medical Protozoology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 3
5 MLSGMI-305 General Microbiology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 3
6 MLSHPH-305 Human Physiology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 3
               
1 MLSPBC-407 Principle Biochemistry Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 4
2 MLSMLI-408 Medical lab Instruments Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 4
3 MLSMBIO-409 Molecular Biology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 4
4 MLSMH-410 Medical Helminthology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 4
5 MLSBAC-411 Bacteriology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 4
6 MLSOCH-412 Organic Chemistry Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 4
               
1 MLSHIS-501 Histology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 5
2 MLSMBAC-502 Medical Bacteriology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 6 Core 5
3 MLSCLICH-503 Clinical Chemistry Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 5
4 MLSBIOS-504 Biostatistics Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 4 Supported Module 5
5 MLSMMYC-505 Medical Mycology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 5
6 MLSIMM-506 Immunology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 5
               
1 MLSCLIBIO-608 Clinical Biochemistry Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 6 Core 6
2 MLSRM-609 Research Methodology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 3 Core 6
3 MLSHE612 Hematology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 6 Core 6
4 MLSHISP-607 Histopathology Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 6 Core 6
5 MLSIM-611 Internship in Medical Laboratory Science Bologna Medical Laboratory Science 5 Core 6