Medical Laboratory Sciences

Before any conclusion by the Doctor or Nurse on the malady suffered by a patient a thorough medical diagnoses is required which can only be performed by a certified Medical Laboratory Scientist. Basically MLS are confined to the Laboratory wherein they use the microscope and other medical instruments to dissect and exhale the illnesses troubling the patient. They form one of the most important arms in medical care and their absence can paralyze a medical structure.

Studies and Duration

Courses taught under this programme bother on biochemistry, which initiates the student into laboratory technics and diagnoses, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, healthcare management and administration, mathematics etc. JIMIT also has an equipped laboratory for practical sessions. Students undertake intensive course work and practical work for three years as required by the Ministries of Higher Education and Public Health and at the end the student prepares and defends a project and takes the national exams as requirements for the award of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Medical Laboratory Sciences.

Employment Opportunities

Upon graduation, ML Scientist can serve as Laboratory Technicians, Laboratory Quality Manager in hospitals, clinics, public health services, NGOs, medical diagnostic centres etc. They can also set up their own private practice.

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