Ø Background to the program and subject area:
The field of medical laboratory sciences utilizes biological techniques and instruments to analyze various clinical samples, which help physicians diagnose and treat different pathologies, and monitor the general condition of the patient. This specialty gives graduates the opportunity of employment as lab specialized technicians. The program is organized into terms and spans a period of four years during which the student gets a solid background in the theoretical and practical principles of the different laboratory sciences. These include hematology, blood bank, clinical chemistry, medical microbiology, medical parasitology, medical mycology, virology, medical immunology and serology, in addition to molecular biology techniques, microtechniques, laboratory instruments, quality assurance in laboratory analyses and laboratory management, occupational health and safety, and the ethics of the medical laboratory profession. Moreover, the program includes field training during the fourth year of study, and carried out at hospital laboratories certified for training
Ø Vision statements of the program:
The medical laboratory sciences program aims to produce highly qualified cadres of medical laboratory technicians and specialists, who can contribute to a high quality healthcare in the kingdom and abroad. The program strives to be one of the most distinguished educational programs for research and training in the field of medical laboratory sciences on the national level. All in keeping with international professional health principles and standards in comprehensive quality.
Ø Mission statements of the program:
The mission of the department of medical laboratory sciences is to produce competent medical cadres who are distinguished scientifically and professionally at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Moreover, the department aims to nurture graduates capable of working as prominent members of the healthcare team in the various health fields. Additionally, it fosters graduates fully capable of managing and working at medical laboratories with high efficiency and professionalism, pushing scientific medical research, and encouraging research innovation. These aims are accomplished through providing an environment conducive to creativity, and scientific, professional, and research excellence, in order to attain national and international academic and professional accreditation.