Continuous assessment & examinations
Each course combines continuous assessment - assignments, tests, and class work - with an end-of-semester examination; weights and formats are set in each course outline.
- Duration 5 years
- Credits 120–180
- Mode Full-time
- Accreditation Fully accredited
I.
About
About the programme.
A professional degree in diagnostic laboratory science across haematology, microbiology, chemistry, and immunology, preparing graduates for licensed medical-laboratory practice.
II.
Curriculum
Four levels, one journey.
41 courses across 2 levels, totalling 75 credits. Each level builds on the last; the final year culminates in a capstone project.
100
Level
20 courses
34 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CULMTH101 |
Elementary Mathematics I | 2 | 1 | Core |
BIO101 |
General Biology I | 2 | 1 | Core |
BIO107 |
General Biology Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
CHM101 |
General Chemistry I | 2 | 1 | Core |
CHM107 |
General Chemistry Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
COS101 |
Introduction to Computing Sciences | 3 | 1 | Core |
GST111 |
Communication in English I Listening and speaking skills, reading and writing techniques, language and society. Builds the academic English foundation expected of all… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
PHY101 |
General Physics I Space and time. units and dimension. vectors and scalars. differentiation of vectors: displacement, velocity and acceleration. Kinematics. … | 2 | 1 | Core |
PHY107 |
Practical physics i This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex… | 1 | 1 | Core |
CULMTH103 |
Elementary Statistics Statistical data. Types, sources and methods of collection. Presentation of data. Tables chart and graph. Errors and approximations. Freque… | 2 | 1 | Core |
CULGST104 |
TECH PLUS I | 1 | 2 | Core GST |
BIO102 |
General Biology II | 2 | 2 | Core |
CHM102 |
General Chemistry II | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-COS102 |
Introduction to Computing Science II | 2 | 2 | Core |
GST112 |
Nigerian Peoples & Culture Indigenous cultures, value systems, social institutions, contemporary issues. Required NUC general-studies course. | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
MTH102 |
Elementary Mathematics II Function of a real variable, graphs, limits and idea of continuity. The derivative as limit of rate of change. Techniques of differentiatio… | 2 | 2 | Core |
PHY102 |
General physics ii Forces in nature. Electrostatics (electric charge and its properties, methods of charging). Coulomb’s law and superposition. Electric field… | 2 | 2 | Core |
PHY108 |
General physics practical ii This introductory course emphasizes quantitative measurements, the treatment of measurement errors, and graphical analysis. A variety of ex… | 1 | 2 | Core |
BIO108 |
General Biology Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
CHM108 |
General Chemistry Practical II | 1 | 2 | Core |
200
Level
21 courses
41 credits
| Code | Course | Cr. | Sem | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CUL-MLS203 |
MEDICAL LABORATORY BIO-RISK MANAGEMENT | 2 | 1 | Core |
MCB201 |
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2 | 1 | Core |
MLS201 |
INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE | 2 | 1 | Core |
STA-MLS201 |
Biostatistics Aims, characteristics and application of biostatistics in clinical and preventive medicine. Statistical data in bio-medical science-samples… | 2 | 1 | Core |
ANA201 |
Anatomy of Upper & Lower Limbs | 2 | 1 | Core |
ANA203 |
General and Systemic Embryology | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH201 |
General Biochemistry I | 2 | 1 | Core |
BCH203 |
General Biochemistry Practical I | 1 | 1 | Core |
ENT211 |
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Business idea generation, opportunity recognition, business model design, startup financing. Required NUC course aligning graduates with na… | 2 | 1 | Core GST |
PIO201 |
Introduction to Physiology and Blood | 2 | 1 | Core |
PIO203 |
Physiology of Excitable Tissues | 2 | 1 | Core |
CUL-BCH208 |
BIOENERGETICS AND INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM | 2 | 2 | Core |
CUL-MLS204 |
GENERAL MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE CHEMICALS | 1 | 2 | Core |
CUL-PHS206 |
ENDOCRINOLOGY AND REPRODUCTIVE PHYSIOLOGY | 2 | 2 | Core |
MLS202 |
INDRODUCTION TO MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE II | 2 | 2 | Core |
ANA202 |
Histology of Basic Tissues | 2 | 2 | Core |
BCH202 |
General Biochemistry II | 2 | 2 | Core |
GST212 |
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence | 2 | 2 | Core GST |
PIO214 |
Introduction to Cardiovascular & Respiratory Physiology | 2 | 2 | Core |
PIO216 |
Gastrointestinal Physiology | 2 | 2 | Core |
ANA204 |
Anatomy of Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis & Perineum | 3 | 2 | Core |
Course descriptions and learning outcomes are reviewed annually in line with NUC CCMAS guidelines and industry feedback.
III.
Learning outcomes
What you'll be able to do.
Graduates leave equipped with the foundational rigour and the practical skills the field demands.
- Perform diagnostic tests. Conduct laboratory investigations across haematology, microbiology, chemistry, and immunology.
- Analyse specimens. Collect, process, and analyse clinical specimens accurately and safely.
- Interpret laboratory results. Relate test results to disease processes and support clinical diagnosis.
- Assure quality and safety. Apply quality control, biosafety, and laboratory accreditation standards.
- Operate laboratory technology. Use and maintain modern diagnostic instruments and information systems.
- Practise professionally. Apply the ethics and regulations governing medical laboratory practice.
VI.
Assessment
How you'll be assessed.
Clinical & laboratory placements
Supervised laboratory placements and competency assessments confirm diagnostic readiness.
External examiners
In line with NUC requirements, qualified academics from other universities moderate examinations and assess final-year projects.
NUC CCMAS compliance
Assessment follows the National Universities Commission's Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards for the discipline.
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